Blair Thoreson (born May 6, 1964) is an

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former politician. He served as a

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member of the

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, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo from 1999 to 2016.

Biography

Early life and education

Blair Thoreson was born on May 6, 1964, in Fargo, North Dakota.Representative Blair Thoreson Freedom Speaks Profile
He received a bachelor's degree in communications from the

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and a master's degree in management from the

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Career

Thoreson spent fourteen years employed in the telecommunications sector. He owns Three Lyons Pub in West Fargo. From 1999 to 2016 he served as a Republican state representative for North Dakota, representing the 44th Legislative District in Fargo He served as chairman of the House Appropriations - Government Operations committee. Additionally, he served on the Administrative Rules, Budget Section, and Information Technology committees. Thoreson is employed in government relations and regulatory affairs with Primacy Strategy Group, based in St. Paul, Minnesota with offices in Bismarck, North Dakota and Washington, DC.

Personal life

Thoreson is married to Jennifer Thoreson, and they have two children. They reside in Fargo, where they attend the First Lutheran Church.

References

https://www.threelyonspub.com Republican Party members of the North Dakota House of Representatives 1964 births Living people Politicians from Fargo, North Dakota North Dakota State University alumni University of Mary alumni 21st-century American legislators {{NorthDakota-politician-stub