JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Katrina Christiansen of Jamestown has announced she is seeking the North Dakota Democratic-NPL nomination for U.S Senate.

Christiansen is an assistant professor at the University of Jamestown, and received a Ph.D in Agricultural Engineering and Biorenewable Resource and Technology from Iowa State University.

In Christiansen’s video announcement, she says she will be a strong, independent voice for all North Dakotans.

Originally a Nebraska native, Christiansen shared her family’s struggles and how they contributed to her work ethic.

“I grew up in a small town in Nebraska, in a family that struggled. My dad is an ex-farmer and laborer who was hit hard by the loss of manufacturing jobs. My dad worked long, back breaking hours trying to get ahead, trying to find that elusive American Dream. I grew up knowing the value of hard work.”

Christiansen says she will be vying for Senator John Hoeven’s seat in the U.S. Senate.

Christiansen resides in Jamestown and is married with three children.

The North Dakota Democratic-NPL State Convention is in Minot from March 24th-27th.

You can watch her candidacy announcement below:

https://youtu.be/2Hf5sqqRnVw