Brad Bekkedahl is a Republican state senator representing District 1 in North Dakota, based in Williston. Born on November 23, 1957, in Williston, he has served in the North Dakota Senate since 2015 and currently holds the position of President pro tempore . Notable achievements include his military service as Colonel in the US Army Reserves and ND National Guard , his role as a dentist, and leadership in committees such as Chairman of the Rural Health Transformation Committee, Chairman of the Tax Reform and Relief Advisory Committee, Vice Chair of the Budget Section, and past Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee. He also serves as Williston City Finance Commissioner , formerly on the Williston Park Board , and is USA Hockey Director Emeritus.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- BA, University of Jamestown

- BS, University of Minnesota

- DDS, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry

Political Experience:

- North Dakota Senate, District 1 : 2015–present

- President pro tempore, North Dakota Senate

- Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee

- Key committee roles: Budget Section , Energy Development and Transmission Committee, Legislative Management

- Local service: Williston City Finance Commissioner , Williston Park Board