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Blair Thoreson

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Blair Thoreson
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 44th district
In office
1999 - 2016
Personal details
Born (1964-05-06) May 6, 1964 (age 60)
Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyNorth Dakota Republican Party
SpouseJennifer
ResidenceFargo, North Dakota
Alma materNorth Dakota State University, Fargo Bachelors-Communications University of Mary, Fargo campus Masters-Management
ProfessionSmall business owner

Blair Thoreson (born May 6, 1964) is an American former politician. He served as a North Dakota Republican Party member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo from 1999 to 2016.

Biography

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Early life and education

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Blair Thoreson was born on May 6, 1964, in Fargo, North Dakota.[1] He received a bachelor's degree in communications from the North Dakota State University and a master's degree in management from the University of Mary.[1][2][3][4]

Career

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Thoreson spent 14 years employed in the telecommunications sector.[2] He owns Three Lyons Pub in West Fargo.[2]

From 1999 to 2016 he served as a Republican state representative for North Dakota, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo [1][2][3][4] He served as chairman of the House Appropriations - Government Operations committee.[1][2][3][4] Additionally, he served on the Administrative Rules, Budget Section, and Information Technology committees.[1][2][3][4]

Thoreson is employed in government relations and regulatory affairs with Primacy Strategy Group, based in St. Paul, Minnesota with offices in Bismarck, North Dakota and Washington, DC.

Personal life

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Thoreson is married to Jennifer Thoreson, and they have two children.[1][2][3][4] They reside in Fargo, where they attend the First Lutheran Church.[1][3][4]

References

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https://www.threelyonspub.com