Nels Christianson is a Republican member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing District 18 . He works in the railroad industry, holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Southern California, and is married to Kristin with three children: Hans, Sofia, and Elin. A homeschool family, they reside at 1002 Belmont Road in Grand Forks. He assumed office on December 1, 2024, and has served in the House since 2025.

Notable positions include member of the House Judiciary Committee and House Transportation Committee, and Vice Chair of the Child Custody Review Task Force.

Education and Political Experience

Education: BS, Business Administration, University of Southern California.

Political Experience: Elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives for District 18 in 2024; serving in the 69th Legislative Assembly . Sponsors bills as a state representative; active on key committees including Judiciary, Transportation, and Child Custody Review Task Force .