Mark Sanford is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 17 in Grand Forks. A retired school administrator, he has served in the House since 2011 and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Higher Education Institutions Committee, with roles on the Budget Section including Commerce and Legal Services and Education and Environment divisions. Notable achievements include chairing the Higher Education Committee since 2013 and a lifetime of service impacting K-12 education in North Dakota. He is married to Gloria and has two children.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Math and History from Minot State University ; MEd in Educational Administration from University of North Dakota ; Ed.D. in School Leadership from UND.
• Political Experience: Elected to North Dakota House of Representatives in 2011; has focused on education policy, including leadership in higher education committees.