Kylie Oversen

Kylie Oversen (born February 3, 1989) is an American politician in the Democratic-NPL. She served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 42nd district from January 2013 to December 2016. The 42nd district is located in the northern portion of Grand Forks and includes the University of North Dakota.

In March 2015, Oversen became the youngest state party chair in the United States when she was elected Chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL.

Early life and education Oversen was born and raised in Killdeer, North Dakota, a city of less than 1,000. Her paternal grandfather, Don Oversen, was a World War II veteran who died in April 2014.

She attended the University of North Dakota, where she was elected Student Body President. In that capacity, she was noted for her extensive work improving the university's student fee allocation process. In 2012, she graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Science.

Following graduation, she began working with the University of North Dakota Alumni Association as a special projects coordinator for the Gorecki Alumni Center.

In 2012, with 28.7% of the vote, In April 2019, she successfully returned to the Chair position.

Other work Oversen is a member of Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals and serves on the board of directors for the Red River Valley Habitat for Humanity as well as for the Area Health Education Centers, which are affiliated with the University of North Dakota Center for Rural Health.

Same-sex marriage Oversen supports same-sex marriage.

Electoral history

North Dakota Tax Commissioner Election, 2018

North Dakota House of Representatives Elections, 2016

North Dakota House of Representatives Elections, 2012

Personal life Oversen resides in Grand Forks, North Dakota. When asked by The Lutheran, a monthly magazine and primary publication of the ELCA, "What's your calling?" she replied:

Broadly, public service. Once I got into the legislature, I found new ways I was able to express my faith in the area of social justice. I was proud to be an ELCA Lutheran in a discussion about discrimination based on sexual orientation ... to say 'some of us are called to social justice and equality as part of our faith, not against our faith.'

Awards and honors