Mitch Ostlie is a Republican representative serving North Dakota House District 12, based in Jamestown. He works as an insurance salesman and owns an insurance company. Appointed on February 18, 2020, by the District 12 Republican Executive Committee to succeed Jim Grueneich, he has served since then, including in the 69th Legislative Assembly . He is affiliated with Elks 995 and has three children. Notable prior roles include service on the Jamestown School Board and Jamestown Planning and Zoning Committee. Ostlie has supported pro-education policies 65.4% of the time in voting records.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: BS in Education from Mayville State.
• Political Experience:
  • Appointed to North Dakota House of Representatives, District 12 , February 2020–present.
  • Jamestown School Board member.
  • Jamestown Planning and Zoning Committee member.