Jon Jæger Gåsvatn (born 19 June 1954 in

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) is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party. He was elected to the

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from

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in 2005. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1993–1997. Gåsvatn held various positions in

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from 1991 to 2001. From 1999 to 2007 he was also a member of Østfold county council

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. He is married to

Monica Gåsvatn Monica Carmen Gåsvatn (born 9 May 1968) is a Norwegian politician for the Progress and Conservative parties. She was elected as deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Buskerud for the term 2009–2013. Gåsvatn, who married fellow ...

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1954 births Living people People from Frogn People from Sarpsborg Progress Party (Norway) politicians Østfold politicians Members of the Storting 2005–2009 Members of the Storting 2009–2013 {{Norway-politician-1950s-stub