Michelle Axtman
Service. Strength. North Dakota Values.
Michelle Axtman has dedicated her life to serving something bigger than herself — first as a pilot in the United States Air Force, and now as your State Senator.
She believes North Dakota works best when we protect our freedoms, strengthen our families, grow our economy, and govern with integrity and discipline.
Michelle is running for re-election to keep District 7 strong, secure, and moving forward.
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STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT
PRIORITIES
Fighting for What Matters
Since being elected to the North Dakota Senate in 2022, Michelle has worked hard for families, veterans, small businesses, and working North Dakotans. She has been a strong voice in the legislature, serving on key committees including Education, Workforce Development (Vice Chair), and Information Technology — focusing on issues that matter to District 7.
Economic Growth & Opportunity
Michelle supports pro-business policies that allow entrepreneurs, farmers, and energy producers to thrive — keeping North Dakota competitive and economically strong.
Education & Workforce Excellence
As Vice Chair of Workforce Development, Michelle is focused on aligning education with high-demand careers — keeping our young people in North Dakota and attracting new talent to grow our economy.
Fiscal Responsibility
North Dakota taxpayers deserve accountability. Michelle supports conservative budgeting, protecting our Legacy Fund, and ensuring long-term financial stability without growing government beyond its proper role.
Strong Families & Safe Communities
Michelle supports policies that protect life, uphold parental rights, and keep communities safe. She believes government’s role is to empower families — not replace them.
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Leadership You Can Count on
Meet Michelle
Michelle Axtman is a wife, mother, aspiring cattle rancher, proud veteran, and public servant representing District 7 in the North Dakota Senate.
She served 12 years on active duty as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force and continues to serve today as a Major in the Air Force Reserve bringing discipline, accountability, and mission-focused leadership to everything she does.
In 2022, Michelle was elected to the North Dakota Senate and has been committed to strengthening education and workforce development, supporting responsible budgeting and tax relief, and advancing initiatives that grow North Dakota’s economy while supporting families and communities.
In her first two sessions, she has championed numerous bills and landmark legislation, including:
- Authoring and serving as the prime sponsor of the historic legislation creating a state-wide bell-to-bell phone-free schools policy;
- Sponsoring legislation in 2023 that provided a $500 Primary Residence Tax Credit, paving the way for more significant property tax relief in 2025;
- Co-sponsoring legislation that established a Task Force to streamline state government and reduce waste.
Michelle’s work has earned national recognition. She was selected as a Hunt-Kean Fellow, an honor awarded to just 40 leaders nationwide who are driving impactful education policy and innovation. She has also received recognition as a Friend of School Psychologists for her work on mental health issues, and she was selected by the State Legislative Leaders Foundation to participate in the Emerging Leaders Program.
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