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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Jessica K. Unruh is a Republican member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 33. She was first appointed to the chamber on November 28, 2012, to replace Randel Christmann (R), who resigned when he was elected to the North Dakota Public Service Commission.

Unruh was an at-large delegate to the 2016 Republican National Convention from North Dakota. All North Dakota delegates were unpledged. Unruh, however, was one of 18 North Dakota delegates on a list of preferred delegates circulated by Ted Cruz's campaign prior to the North Dakota State Convention in April 2016. Cruz suspended his campaign on May 3, 2016. At the time, he had approximately 546 bound delegates. For more on what happened to his delegates, see this page.

Unruh earned her B.S. in Natural Resources Management and Economics from North Dakota State University. Her professional experience includes working as an environmental specialist for Coteau Properties Company Freedom Mine.

Education

  • BS, Natural Resources Management/Economics, North Dakota State University

Professional Experience

  • BS, Natural Resources Management/Economics, North Dakota State University
  • Environmental Manager, Coyote Creek Mining Company, 2017-present
  • Environmental Specialist, Coteau Properties Company Freedom Mine
  • Supervisor, Mercer County Soil Conservation District

Political Experience

  • BS, Natural Resources Management/Economics, North Dakota State University
  • Environmental Manager, Coyote Creek Mining Company, 2017-present
  • Environmental Specialist, Coteau Properties Company Freedom Mine
  • Supervisor, Mercer County Soil Conservation District
  • Senator, North Dakota State Senate, 2013-present
  • Candidate, North Dakota State Senate, District 33, 2018

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Delayed Bills Committee

Chair, Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Vice Chair, Ethics Committee

Member, Finance and Taxation Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Government Finance

Member, Joint Committee on Human Services

Member, Joint Committee on Taxation

Member, Streamlined Sales Tax Governing Board

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BS, Natural Resources Management/Economics, North Dakota State University
  • Environmental Manager, Coyote Creek Mining Company, 2017-present
  • Environmental Specialist, Coteau Properties Company Freedom Mine
  • Supervisor, Mercer County Soil Conservation District
  • Senator, North Dakota State Senate, 2013-present
  • Candidate, North Dakota State Senate, District 33, 2018
  • Member, Energy Council, 2013-present
  • Member, Beulah Wellness Center Foundation
  • Board Member, Mercer County Economic Development Board
  • Member, State Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
State Bills