Jake Blum
{{short description|North Dakota politician from Grand Forks|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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| state_house = North Dakota
| district = 42nd
| term_start = December 1, 2016
| term_end = October 4, 2019
| predecessor = Kylie Oversen
| successor = Claire Cory
| birth_name = Jake Graeme Blum
| birth_date = May 11th, 1994
| birth_place = Wausau, Wisconsin, U.S.
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| spouse = Victoria Blum (née Yapel)
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| education = University of North Dakota (BS)
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Jake Blum is an American politician who served as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives for the 42nd district from 2016 to 2019.{{cite web|title=Representative Jake G. Blum|url=http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/65-2017/members/house/representative-jake-g-blum|website=www.legis.nd.gov|publisher=North Dakota Legislative Branch|access-date=November 17, 2017}}
Early life and education
Blum was born in Wausau, Wisconsin and raised in Wayzata, Minnesota. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science and criminal justice from the University of North Dakota.{{Cite web|title=Jake Blum|url=https://ballotpedia.org/Jake_Blum|access-date=2021-08-24|website=Ballotpedia|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Jake Blum's Biography|url=https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/170723/jake-blum|access-date=2021-08-24|website=Vote Smart}}
Career
Blum is a public relations & business consultant, and registered lobbyist. Blum formerly served as a campaign strategist for Senator Kevin Cramer and was a previous employee of the Congressional Leadership Fund aside from his position in the legislature.
Blum also was previously employed as a staffer on the Donald Trump 2020 presidential campaign, and formerly served as State Director of Students for Trump during his time as a student at the University of North Dakota. Blum was previously the youngest elected official in the state of North Dakota.{{cite web|last1=Rupard|first1=Wade|title=District 42 Republicans defeat Schneider, Oversen in North Dakota...|url=http://www.grandforksherald.com/news/4155242-republicans-sweep-district-42-knocking-schneider-oversen|publisher=Grand Forks Herald|access-date=November 17, 2017|language=en}}{{cite web|last1=Hageman|first1=John|title=National politics {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|stengthens}} ND GOP majorities in House, Sen...|date=9 November 2016 |url=http://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/4156063-national-politics-stengthens-nd-gop-majorities-house-senate|publisher=Dickinson Press|access-date=November 17, 2017|language=en}}
In March 2018, Blum was formally invited by President Donald Trump to a White House Summit for millennial and Generation Z political leaders and social media personalities, discussing their efforts to highlight the White House's policy proposals. https://x.com/RepJakeBlum/status/973313859527245826
In October 2019, Blum announced his resignation from the House and that he would be relocating to Minnesota.{{Cite web|last=Wenzel|first=Korrie|title=Rep. Jake Blum resigns seat in North Dakota's District 42|url=https://www.grandforksherald.com/news/government-and-politics/4705380-Rep.-Jake-Blum-resigns-seat-in-North-Dakotas-District-42|access-date=2021-08-24|website=Grand Forks Herald|date=4 October 2019 |language=en}} In February 2023, Blum was named National Political Director and Public Relations Manager for Primacy Strategy Group, a government relations and public affairs firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Politics
Elections for the North Dakota House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 14, 2016, in which Blum was unopposed, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016.
Jake Blum defeated Grant Hauschild and incumbent Kylie Oversen in the North Dakota House of Representatives District 42 general election, and was distinguished as the top vote-getter in the 4-way race.
Focusing on workforce development throughout his tenure, Blum was a cosponsor of House Bill 1171 which created a skilled workforce student loan repayment program and a skilled workforce scholarship program. Blum introduced the legislation in the House Education Committee, and the bill was passed by both legislative chambers and signed into law by Governor Doug Burgum on April 26, 2019. https://legiscan.com/ND/text/HB1171/id/2000468
In April 2019, Blum successfully passed a House Concurrent Resolution through both legislative chambers, calling on the White House and Congressional Leadership to immediately proceed with construction of a Mexico–United States border wall. The resolution was co-sponsored by the House and Senate Majority leadership, and passed with super-majority support. https://www.jamestownsun.com/newsmd/north-dakota-senate-passes-resolution-supporting-southern-u-s-border-wall
Personal life
Blum is a resident of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, along with his wife Victoria (married 2023). Blum is a practicing Roman Catholic.
Mr. Blum is a distant relative of the Duke of Norfolk, Edward Fitzalan-Howard.
References
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Category:Politicians from Grand Forks, North Dakota
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