State Representative
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Republican · Incumbent
Osnabrock farmer, retired school administrator and former Speaker of the House who has served in the chamber since 1993. Chairs the Appropriations Government Operations Division and works on agriculture and water issues.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 16 for, 68 against, Public Education Quality 55 for, Government Efficiency 35 for,
Democratic-NPL
As of September 2026, we found no public information about Jolene L Hermanson's job, background, or goals.
Republican · Incumbent
Licensed hairdresser from Grafton who has served in the House since 2023 and sits on the Agriculture and Human Services committees. Active in the Walsh County Farm Bureau and a local pregnancy help center board.
Records: Government Spending Reduction 31 for, 139 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 32 for, 15 against, Healthcare Affordability 37 for, 10 against,
Sources: vip.sos.nd.gov · ndcourts.gov