Sheri Haugen-Hoffart

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Sheri Haugen-Hoffart is an American politician from North Dakota serving as a member of the North Dakota Public Service Commission since 2022. She was appointed by governor Doug Burgum to fill a vacancy left by Brian Kroshus, who became North Dakota Tax Commissioner.

Haugen-Hoffart was born in Rugby, North Dakota to parents Orris and Marie Haugen.^[1] She graduated from the University of North Dakota with a bachelors in 1988 and later received a masters in management from University of Mary.^[2][3]

Haugen-Hoffart was a board member of numerous electrical companies, including Capital Electric Cooperative for 12 years. She also worked for the North Dakota Tax Commissioner’s office for 7 years prior to her appointment.^[4][5]

On February 11, 2022, governor Doug Burgum announced he was appointing Haugen-Hoffart to the North Dakota Public Service Commission effective immediately. Her predecessor, Brian Kroshus, had been appointed by Burgum to become the state Tax Commissioner on January 4.^[6][7]

Haugen-Hoffart announced she would run in that years election to serve the remainder of Kroshus’ term.^[8] She would win the election against Dem-NPL candidate Trygve Hammer with 70% of the vote.^[9][10]

Haugen-Hoffart is married to Richard Hoffart, and the two live on land that has been in her family for three generations. She is a prominent activist for veterans and post traumatic stress disorder awareness.^[11]