Shawn Kessel
R · North Dakota · 2026Top priorities
- Advancing a diversified economy that creates opportunity for families and businesses
- Addressing cost of living, affordable housing and childcare
Per the campaign site.
Biography
Kessel is a small business owner with nearly 25 years of experience in North Dakota community development, including roles in economic development in Dickinson and Wahpeton and at the North Dakota Department of Commerce, per the campaign site. Kessel currently works as director of business development for ROERS in Fargo, per the campaign site.
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