Curtis Olafson

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Curtis Olafson
North Dakota State Senate District 10
Incumbent
Assumed office 2006
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Senator
Website	Biography

Curtis Olafson is a Republican member of the North Dakota Senate, representing District 10.

Education

Curtis Olafson earned his Bachelor's Degree at North Dakota State University.

Professional Experience

Curtis Olafson's professional experience includes farming, ranching, and earthmoving construction.

Political Experience

Olafson's political experience began in 2006 when he was appointed to the North Dakota State Senate. He currently holds this position.

Organizations

Curtis Olafson is currently involved with a number of organizations, including the Icelandic Communities Association, the Logberg Heimskringla Icelandic Newspaper, the Logberg Heimskringla United States of America, the Mountain Community Center Capital Campaign Committee and the Thingvalla Cemetery Association.

Committees

Curtis Olafson serves on the Judiciary Committee and the Political Subdivisions Committee.

Personal

Curtis Olafson is married to Bjork Eiriksdottir and has five children, three of which are step-children.

External links

• Official North Dakota State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008

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