JoNell Bakke
JoNell Bakke | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 43rd district | |
| In office December 1, 2018 – December 1, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Lonnie Laffen |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Barta |
| In office December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2010 | |
| Succeeded by | Lonnie Laffen |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic–NPL |
| Alma mater | University of North Dakota (BS, M.Ed.) |
JoNell Bakke is a former Democratic-NPL member of the North Dakota Senate from the 43rd district located in the Grand Forks area.[1] Bakke previously served in the North Dakota Senate during the 60th Legislative Assembly from 2006 to 2010. A retired special education teacher, Bakke earned her Bachelor of Science and Master of Education at the University of North Dakota.[2]
In the November 2018 election, Bakke defeated Senator Lonnie Laffen by six percentage points.[3] In the November 2022 election, she lost reelection to Jeff Barta.
In June 2026, Bakke was elected to the Grand Forks School board, receiving 15.4% of the vote.[4]
References
- ↑ "Senator JoNell A. Bakke". North Dakota Senate. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- ↑ "Legislative Branch". North Dakota Blue Book 2007-2008. 2007. p. 426. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
- ↑ Hageman, John (November 8, 2018). "Democrats appear to gain three seats; Carlson ousted". The Bismarck Tribune. North Dakota, Bismarck. p. B 2. Retrieved September 25, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ DeJong, Carter. "Five new members to join Grand Forks School Board". Grand Forks Herald. Retrieved 10 June 2026.