Jake Blum
Jake Blum | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 42nd district | |
| In office December 1, 2016 – October 4, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Kylie Oversen |
| Succeeded by | Claire Cory |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jake Graeme Blum May 11th, 1994 Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Victoria Blum (née Yapel) |
| Education | University of North Dakota (BS) |
Jake Blum is an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives for the 42nd district from 2016 to 2019.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Blum was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and raised in Wayzata, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and criminal justice from the University of North Dakota.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Blum is a public relations consultant and was a conservative activist. He formerly served as a campaign strategist for Senator Kevin Cramer and was a former employee of the Congressional Leadership Fund aside from his position in the legislature. Blum was previously the youngest elected official in the state of North Dakota.[4][5]
In October 2019, Blum announced his resignation from the House and that he would be relocating to Minnesota.[6] In February 2023, Blum was named National Political Director and Public Relations Manager for Primacy Strategy Group, a government relations and public affairs firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Mr. Blum is a distant relative of the Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard.
References
[edit]- ^ "Representative Jake G. Blum". www.legis.nd.gov. North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ "Jake Blum". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ "Jake Blum's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
- ^ Rupard, Wade. "District 42 Republicans defeat Schneider, Oversen in North Dakota..." Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ Hageman, John (9 November 2016). "National politics stengthens [sic] ND GOP majorities in House, Sen..." Dickinson Press. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
- ^ Wenzel, Korrie (4 October 2019). "Rep. Jake Blum resigns seat in North Dakota's District 42". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
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