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Cathy earned a bachelor's degree in mass communications from Minnesota State University Moorhead.

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Cathy is retired. She has previously worked as a museum director for Prairie Village Museum, the foundation director for Rugby’s Heart of America Medical Center, and at The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead as a writer and editor.

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Cathy Jelsing's campaign for state representative is her first run for public office. 

As of June 3, 2025, Cathy Jelsing did not have a website or any information online.

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North Dakota Democratic-NPL website, Jessica Hawkes

Jessica grew up in McClusky. She has a bachelor's degree from North Dakota State University. 

Jessica works with the Community College Foundation at Lake Region State College. She is also the director of a nonprofit animal sanctuary operating out of the family homestead.  

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Jessica Hawkes' campaign for State Representative in State Legislative District 14 is her first run for public office. 

As of June 3, 2025, Jessica Hawkes did not have a website or any information online.

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Legistorm, Jon Nelson

Jon attended Dakota College at Bottineau and Minot State University. He and his wife, Sid, and have 3 adult children. 

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Jon Nelson is a state representative for District 14. He was elected in 1996 and is serving his seventh term. Jon is the chair of the House Appropriations: Human Resources Division Committee. He previously served on the Rugby City Council.

As of June 3, 2025, Jon Nelson did not have a website or any information online.

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ND Legis, Robin Weisz

Robin is from Hurdsfield, North Dakota and attended the University of North Dakota. Him and his wife, Lori, have 2 adult children.

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Robin currently works as the owner and operator of M + W, Incorporated.

Robin Weisz is a state representative for District 14. He was elected in 1996 and is serving his seventh term. Robin is the chair of the House Human Services Committee, and previously chaired the Lynn Township Board of Supervisors from 1980 to 1994.

Opposes sales tax on used parts and farm equipment.

- Opposes sales tax on used parts and farm equipment.

As of June 3, 2025, Robin Weisz did not have a website or any information online.

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Opposes school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.

As state representative, voted in support of book bans.

As state representative, voted to lower the years requirement for teachers to obtain a lifetime teaching license.

- Opposes school voucher programs which enable parents to use public funds to enroll their children in schools beyond their local options, including private schools.
- As state representative, voted in support of book bans.
- As state representative, voted to lower the years requirement for teachers to obtain a lifetime teaching license.

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- Your state representative drafts laws, approves budgets, oversees the state executive branch, and participates in debates and votes on proposed laws.
- Your state representative serves on committees, which are crucial because they decide whether bills advance to a vote or get stalled.
- North Dakota has 47 districts, each represented by 2 elected representatives, totaling 94 representatives in the state's Legislative Assembly lower chamber, the North Dakota House of Representatives.
- Representatives can serve a maximum of two four-year terms. 
- They are paid an annual salary of approximately $41,000.

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