Connie Osowski
Connie Osowski earned a high school diploma from New Town High School. She earned a graduate degree from the University of North Dakota in 2000. Her career experience includes working as a realtor.
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“Married, raised 3 children and have 3 grandchildren. North Dakota native; born and raised in New Town, ND. I have lived in Grand Forks County for the past 40 years. UND graduate. Just celebrated my 20th year anniversary as a Realtor. Broker/Owner Stellar Realty, Grand Forks.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey)Nicole Derenne
Nicole Derenne earned a high school diploma from Pius IX High School, graduate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2003, a graduate degree from the University of North Dakota in 2021, and a Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota in 2025. Her career experience includes working as a higher education.
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“I am running for the House of Representatives to bring a collaborative, thoughtful, and balanced voice to the state legislature. Grand Forks has been good to my family and me, and I want to make the community where I am raising my three children and building our future the best place it can be.”
(Ballotpedia Candidate Connection Survey) “Grand Forks needs at least 6,000 more units to meet population growth demand. Rent has increased 31% since 2022, and the average home price is $293,000. I will advocate for investing in affordable housing development and expanding tax incentives for developers to build affordable units.”
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