Jason Heitkamp

Jason Heitkamp is an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district.

Jason Heitkamp
Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 26th district
In office December 1, 2020 – December 1, 2022
Preceded by	Jim Dotzenrod
Succeeded by	Dale Patten
Personal details
Born	Wyndmere, North Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Relations	Heidi Heitkamp (cousin) Joel Heitkamp (cousin)
Education	North Dakota State University (BS, MA)

Early life and education

Heitkamp was born in Wyndmere, North Dakota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural economics and a Master of Arts in agricultural economics and business from North Dakota State University.^[1]

Career

Heitkamp worked as a truck driver. He also founded Phoenix Financial, an insurance and financial services company. He was a member of the Richland County Park Board, Bottineau City Council, Prairie Rose City Council, and Richland County, North Dakota Commission.^[2][3] Heitkamp was elected to the North Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.^[4]

Personal life

Heitkamp is a cousin of former U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp and former State Senator Joel Heitkamp.^[5]