Jose L. Castaneda

Jose L. Castaneda
Member of the North Dakota Senate
from the 40th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2024
Preceded byKaren Krebsbach
Personal details
Born
PartyRepublican
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (BS)
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (MS)
Websitejosefordistrict40.com

Jose L. Castaneda is an American politician serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 40th district.[2] A Republican, he was elected in the 2024 North Dakota Senate election.[3] He was born in Mexico City and immigrated with his family to Tucson, Arizona, where he grew up. He became an American citizen in 1995. He joined the United States Air Force after graduating as a 2nd lieutenant from the United States Air Force Academy and served for 20 years. Time served at Minot Air Force Base caused him to decide to move to North Dakota after retiring from the Air Force.[4] [5]

References

  1. ↑ "About Jose Castaneda". Jose Castaneda for District 40 Senate. Retrieved February 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Jose Castaneda (North Dakota)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Jose L. Castaneda | North Dakota Legislative Branch". ndlegis.gov. Retrieved June 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Retired military pilot to seek District 40 Senate seat". minotdailynews.com. Retrieved July 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ Wilson, Rodney. "Jose Castaneda Sets His Sights on 40th District Senate Seat". Archived from the original on February 24, 2024.