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Shawn Kessel

Republican · North Dakota · 2026

Running for North Dakota House District 27, North Dakota

Top priorities

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  • Advancing a diversified economy that creates opportunity for families and businesses
  • Addressing cost of living, affordable housing and childcare
Biography

Kessel is a small business owner with nearly 25 years of experience in North Dakota community development, including roles in economic development in Dickinson and Wahpeton and at the North Dakota Department of Commerce, per the campaign site. Kessel currently works as director of business development for ROERS in Fargo, per the campaign site.

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