Janne Myrdal is a Republican state senator representing District 19 in the North Dakota Senate, serving since 2017. A native of Norway and U.S. citizen, she grew up in a family affected by Nazi occupation during World War II, instilling a strong commitment to protecting freedoms. She works as a homemaker and farmer, is married to Mark with three children, and resides in Edinburg. Myrdal holds notable positions including Chair of the ND Legislative Pro Life Caucus, member of the ND Rural Caucus, board member of ND DE Social Services and Concerned Women for America, and involvement in ALEC Rural Caucus and Ag Taskforce. She is recognized for her advocacy on family values rooted in Christian faith, national security, education, healthcare, and pro-life issues, having served as State Director for Concerned Women for America for over a decade. She currently serves on the Valley-Edinburg School Board.

Education and Political Experience

Specific educational background is not detailed in public records. Her political experience includes over 25 years in public policy work since arriving in the U.S. in the early 1980s, culminating in her election to the North Dakota Senate in 2016, where she continues in her role during the 69th Legislative Assembly .