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Let Me Introduce Myself
Hi, I’m Dawson Holle, and I have the honor of serving in the North Dakota House of Representatives for District 31. I’m proud to be the youngest elected lawmaker in our state’s history, elected at just 18 years old—and now, the youngest chairman ever to serve in North Dakota, currently chairing the interim Tribal and State Relations Committee.
I come from deep rural roots. I was raised on my family’s sixth-generation dairy farm, where I learned the values that still guide me today: hard work, faith, personal responsibility, and putting your community before yourself. On the farm, when something goes wrong, there’s no one else to blame and no time to wait—you roll up your sleeves and fix it. That mindset is what led me to run for office.
I didn’t grow up dreaming about politics. I grew up feeding calves, repairing equipment, and making sure chores got done before school. But over time, I saw how decisions being made in Bismarck—and especially in Washington—were impacting families like mine. I saw policies being written by people who’ve never walked a cornfield or stepped into a milking parlor. And I knew I couldn’t just stand by.
I didn’t run just to represent my generation—I ran to be a voice for all rural North Dakotans who feel left out of the conversation. Agriculture isn’t just part of my background—it’s my everyday life. I know the weight of keeping a family farm going. That’s why I’ve worked on legislation to make life a little easier for producers like my family—cutting red tape, giving farms more market options, and reminding decision-makers that rural America is worth investing in.
But my work isn’t just about policy—it’s also about people. That’s why I was proud to sponsor legislation establishing North Dakota’s first Safe Haven Baby Boxes, giving parents in crisis a secure and anonymous way to surrender their newborns safely, no questions asked. This is life-saving, compassionate policy that protects the most vulnerable and gives parents a way forward during their darkest moments. It was signed into law this year, and I’m committed to seeing these boxes placed in communities across our state.
I also led the bipartisan effort to create the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Task Force—a long-overdue step toward justice, healing, and accountability for Native families. This wasn’t about politics—it was about doing what’s right. And it passed because Republicans and Democrats came together and put people first.
As co-chair of the North Dakota Future Caucus, I’m proud to work alongside other young legislators who believe you can stand firm in your values and still reach across the aisle. We don’t agree on everything—and we’re not supposed to—but we know North Dakotans want us to lead with courage and common sense.
At the end of the day, I’m still that kid from the dairy farm. Guided by faith, family, and freedom, I believe in preserving our way of life, protecting our values, and preparing our state for the future. I believe small towns still matter. I believe agriculture still matters. And I believe North Dakota’s best days are still ahead.
Thank you for letting me share my story. I’m excited for what’s next—and I’m ready to keep working for the people of this great state.
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