Zac Ista

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Zac Ista
Minority Leader of the North Dakota House of Representatives
Assumed office
April 30, 2023
Education North Dakota State University (BA)
American University (JD)

Zachary Milo Ista (born April 7, 1985) is an American attorney and politician. An assistant state's attorney for Grand Forks County, he was appointed to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 2020 succeeding Matt Eidson. His 43rd district represents Grand Forks. [1] Ista previously ran for a seat in the state house from the 13th district in 2006, while an undergraduate student at North Dakota State University. [2]

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References

  1. Wenzel, Korrie D. (October 9, 2020). "District 43 Democrats choose Zac Ista to fill open House seat". Grand Forks Herald . Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  2. "Voters to decide next Tuesday". West Fargo Pioneer. October 31, 2006. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
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