Senator Ron Sorvaag

Ron Sorvaag is a Republican member of the North Dakota State Senate, representing District 45. He is a small business owner from Fargo and has been serving in the State Senate since 2010. Sorvaag is married to Carla and has two children.

Education

Sorvaag earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Concordia College.

Political Experience

Sorvaag has held several notable positions throughout his career in public service:

Legislative Leadership:
- Served as Interim President Pro Tempore of the North Dakota State Senate from 2023 to 2024
- Senate Portfolio Leader for Fargo Diversion, Red River Water Supply, and Bank of North Dakota

Committee Assignments:
- Appropriations - Education and Environment Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Industry, Business and Labor Committee
- Political Subdivisions Committee
- Government and Veterans Affairs Committee

Prior Service:
- Past Commissioner of the Fargo Park District
- Past Director of Prosper Farmers Elevator
- Past member of the Fargo/Moorhead/West Fargo Chamber of Commerce