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Aud Folkestad (born 10 February 1953) is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.

She was a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal during the term 1997–2001. In total she met during 8 days of parliamentary session.

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Folkestad is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

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