Karla Rose Hanson

Accessible

My goals every day are to be open-minded and accessible and to find common ground. I've built relationships with community and state leaders and other lawmakers to forge solutions on a range of issues.

Communication with constituents is very important to me. Along with my seatmates, we've held dozens of public forums in the district and sent out weekly email newsletters during each session.

If you want to discuss an issue, let's connect!

2024 Endorsements & Distinctions

Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund endorsement

North Dakota AFL-CIO endorsement

Planned Parenthood MN, ND, SD Action Fund endorsement

As your representative, I have sponsored and passed legislation around:

Suicide prevention
Greater access to insulin and continuous glucose monitors
Expanded health care for veterans
Criminal justice reforms that improve lives while saving money

I’ve championed efforts around:

Paid family leave
Gun violence prevention
Greater transparency around lobbying and dark money

If re-elected, I’ll continue to fight for:

Reproductive rights
LGBTQ+ rights
Affordable college
Strong public education
More accessible and affordable child care
More affordable housing

Read news reports about these legislative priorities.

View the legislation I sponsored during the 2023 session, 2021 session, 2019 session and 2017 session.

I serve on the House Appropriations Committee during the legislative session. Between legislative sessions, I serve on the Budget Section and the Juvenile Justice, Higher Education and Government Services interim committees.

I also serve on the the Commission on Juvenile Justice, Crime Victim Services Board, and the ND Lottery Commission.