North Dakota State Senate District 17

Current seat holder: Jonathan Sickler (R).

Katie Benton

com. Katie Benton is a Democratic-NPL candidate for North Dakota State Senate District 17 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot.

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“Now our legislators are scrambling to write legislation and policy on a drug that they could have spent the last year-plus researching, but they chose not to.” (North Dakota Monitor)

Jonathan Sickler

Jonathan Sickler He assumed office on June 2, 2022. Jonathan Sickler earned a B.A. from the University of North Dakota in 1999 and a J.D. from Harvard University in 2002. Sickler's career experience includes working as the chief legal officer of AE2S, an engineering consulting firm, and a lawyer. Sickler was assigned to the following committees:

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“Thank you for the privilege of representing District 17 in the North Dakota Senate. With your support, I will continue to focus on policies and spending that enhance our quality of life and make North Dakota a great place to live, raise a family, and run a business.” (Candidate Campaign Website)