Senator Sean Cleary

Sean D. Cleary, born in 1991, is an American economist and politician currently serving as a member of the North Dakota Senate from the 35th District. He is a member of the Republican Party.

Early Life and Education: Sean is a third-generation Bismarck resident. He attended St. Mary’s Central High School and later pursued higher education at the University of Mary in Bismarck, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree. He furthered his education at the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, where he obtained a Master’s degree in Applied Economics.

Career: After college, Sean moved to Washington DC to serve on the staff of U.S. Senator John Hoeven. He later returned to North Dakota to earn a master’s degree in applied economics. After completing his master’s degree, he moved back to Bismarck and joined the staff of Governor Doug Burgum.

Sean also worked as a project manager for National Information Solutions Cooperative, a technology company focused on serving rural electric cooperatives and broadband companies. He is currently working as a Grant Writer for the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation.

Political Career: Sean won the Republican primary for the 35th North Dakota State Senate nomination and faced Democratic nominee Tracy Potter in the general election. He successfully defeated Tracy Potter in the general election and assumed office on January 3, 2023.

Personal Life: Sean married his wife Amy in 2020. They live in Bismarck with their daughter.