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          During her six years in the U.S. Senate, Heitkamp quickly became a proven negotiator who worked across the aisle to fight for rural America..

          Heidi Heitkamp

          American politician
          Date of Birth:
          Country: USA

          Content:
          1. Early Life and Education
          2. Legal and Political Career
          3. Unsuccessful Gubernatorial Bid
          4. U.S.

            Senate Election and Service

          5. Unsuccessful Senate Re-election Bid
          6. Post-Senate Career

          Early Life and Education

          Heidi Heitkamp was born in Breckenridge, Minnesota, and raised in Mankato, North Dakota.

          Heitkamp, an attorney, was elected to serve as a U.S. senator in , the most recent Democrat elected to statewide office in North Dakota.

        1. “Lincoln was wise and humble.
        2. During her six years in the U.S. Senate, Heitkamp quickly became a proven negotiator who worked across the aisle to fight for rural America.
        3. Hattie Caraway of Arkansas became the first woman to win election to the Senate in , and the first to chair a Senate committee.
        4. Application season for USSYP has kicked off, and you can read below our delegates' reflections on the memorable Washington Week experience.

          5. She earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota in and a Juris Doctorate from the Lewis & Clark Law School in

          Legal and Political Career

          After graduating from law school, Heitkamp worked in private practice and served as a Law Clerk for the North Dakota Supreme Court.

          She entered politics in , when she was elected to the U.S. Congress as a Democrat.

          In , Heitkamp was elected as the Attorney General of North Dakota. She served in this position until , focusing on consumer protection, environmental issues, and victims' rights.

          Unsuccessful Gubernatorial Bid

          In , Heitkamp ran for Gov