Michelle Axtman is a Republican state senator representing District 7 in the North Dakota Senate. She assumed office on December 1, 2022, and serves as a Major in the US Air Force Reserve, including 12 years as an active duty pilot. Married to Benjamin with two children, she is affiliated with Corpus Christi Catholic Church and resides in Bismarck.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Geospatial Science from the US Air Force Academy; MS in Project Management from the University of Mary.
• Political Experience: Elected to the North Dakota Senate in November 2022; serving in the 69th Legislative Assembly as a Republican from District 7.
• Military Service: 12 years active duty Air Force pilot, reaching Major; since 2021, executive officer to the mission support group commander of the 934th Airlift Wing.

Notable Achievements and Positions

Axtman supported expanding childcare funding and access, lowering teacher age requirements for lifetime licenses, and expanding free school lunches . She serves on key committees in the North Dakota Legislature.