Lori VanWinkle (née Miska) is an American politician. She has served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 3rd district, alongside Jeff Hoverson.[1] She is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Lori VanWinkle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 Serving with Jeff Hoverson | |
| Preceded by | Bob Paulson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Minot, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Education | Inver Hills Community College (AA) North Central University (BA) |
VanWinkle graduated from Hastings High School in Hastings, Minnesota.[3] She went on to earn an associate's degree from Inver Hills Community College and a bachelor's degree in cultured and Biblical studies from North Central University.[4] VanWinkle worked as a real estate agent.[3]
VanWinkle decided to enter politics in response to government mandates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which she characterized as an infringement of personal freedom.[3] VanWinkle campaigned on the importance of "bringing our roots back to a Biblical worldview" and was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2022.[3] In March 2023, she compared students using their preferred pronouns to committing murder.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Representative Lori VanWinkle". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ "ND House votes on definition of milk". KFYR-TV. February 8, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Swanson, Charlie (November 14, 2022). "Hastings High School graduate Lori VanWinkle elected to the ND House of Representatives". Hastings Star Gazette. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
- ^ "Lori VanWinkle's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ Varkiani, Adrienne Mahsa (March 21, 2023). "North Dakota Republican Compares Letting Students Use Their Preferred Pronouns to Murder". The New Republic. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
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