Gretchen Dobervich

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American politician

Preceded byKris Wallman

Born (1973-02-04) February 4, 1973 (age 53)

SpouseEric

Gretchen Dobervich

Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 1, 2016 (2016-12-01)
Preceded by	Kris Wallman

Personal details
Born	(1973-02-04) February 4, 1973 (age 53) Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Party	Democratic-NPL^[1]
Spouse	Eric
Alma mater	Minot State University (B.S.W.)
Profession	Policy Project Manager

Gretchen Dobervich (born February 4, 1973) is an American politician. She is a Democratic-NPL member of the North Dakota House of Representatives who has represented District 11 since October 2016. District 11 is in south central Fargo and includes Fargo South High, Carl Ben Eielson Middle School, Lewis and Clark Elementary, and Lindenwood Park.^[2]^[3]

Dobervich was born in Bismarck, North Dakota and was raised on a farm and ranch in Slope County, North Dakota. She graduated from Divide County High School in 1991. Dobervich received a Bachelor of Social Work from Minot State University.^[4] She is married to Eric Michael Dobervich.

Career

Dobervich is a licensed social worker in the state of North Dakota. She was previously employed by HCR ManorCare, FirstLINK and the Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota. Dobervich is currently employed as Public Health Policy Manager for the American Indian Public Health Resource Center at North Dakota State University,^[5] and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health degree.

In 2016 she was appointed to the North Dakota House of Representatives^[6] to fill a seat vacated by Representative Kris Wallman.^[7] During the 65th Session of the North Dakota Legislature, Dobervich served on the House Industry, Business and Labor, and Transportation Committees. During the 65th Session Interim she served on the Health Services and Health Care Reform Committees.^[8]

She serves as the current President of the North Dakota Rural Health Association,^[5] and sits on the CHI Health at Home Board of Directors.^[9] Dobervich is a member of the American Public Health Association, North Dakota Public Health Association, North Dakota Rural Health Association, the Daughters of the American Revolution Dakotah Chapter, American Legion Auxiliary Post 151 Harry W Lindberg, North Dakota Farmers Union and an Awesome Foundation Cass Clay trustee. She previously has served as the Chairperson, Co-Chair, and Secretary for the District 11 Dem-NPL.

In 2026, Dobervich announced that she would not run for re-election in that year's election.^[10]

References

↑ Dalrymple, Amy (January 21, 2017). "ND bills aim to promote trust in elected officials". Jamestown Sun. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
↑ "Fargo Public Schools". www.fargo.k12.nd.us. March 6, 2018.
↑ "Fargo Park District | Lindenwood Park & Softball Fields". www.fargoparks.com/facilities-recreation/lindenwood-park.htm.
↑ "Minot State University". Minot State University. 2018.
1 2 "Gretchen Dobervich". American Indian Public Health Resource Center. North Dakota State University. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
↑ "North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
↑ "Representative Kris Wallman | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2018-03-06.
↑ "Representative Gretchen Dobervich". North Dakota Legislative Branch. State of North Dakota. Retrieved May 12, 2017.
↑ "CHI Health at Home". CHI Health at Home. Archived from the original on March 7, 2018.
↑ Segal, Edward (January 28, 2026). "Assistant ND House Minority Leader Gretchen Dobervich not running for reelection". KX Television. Nexstar Media Group. Retrieved April 27, 2026.

v t e Members of the North Dakota House of Representatives
68th Legislative Assembly (2023) Speaker of the House ▌Dennis Johnson (R) Majority Leader ▌Mike Lefor (R) Minority Leader ▌Zac Ista (D-NPL)
1. ▌Patrick Hatlestad (R) ⎣ ▌David Richter (R) 2. ▌Bert Anderson (R) ⎣ ▌Donald Longmuir (R) 3. ▌Jeff Hoverson (R) ⎣ ▌Lori VanWinkle (R) 4A. ▌Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-NPL) 4B. ▌Clayton Fegley (R) 5. ▌Jay Fisher (R) ⎣ ▌Scott Louser (R) 6. ▌Dick Anderson (R) ⎣ ▌Paul Thomas (R) 7. ▌Matthew Heilman (R) ⎣ ▌Jason Dockter (R) 8. ▌SuAnn Olson (R) ⎣ ▌Mike Berg (R) 9A. ▌Jayme Davis (D-NPL) 9B. ▌Donna Henderson (R) 10. ▌Hamida Dakane (D-NPL) ⎣ ▌Steve Swiontek (R) 11. ▌Gretchen Dobervich (D-NPL) ⎣ ▌Vacant 12. ▌Mitch Ostlie (R) ⎣ ▌Bernie Satrom (R) 13. ▌Jim Jonas (R) ⎣ ▌Austen Schauer (R) 14. ▌Jon Nelson (R) ⎣ ▌Robin Weisz (R) 15. ▌Dennis Johnson (R) ⎣ ▌Kathy Frelich (R) 16. ▌Ben Koppelman (R) ⎣ ▌Andrew Marschall (R) 17. ▌Landon Bahl (R) ⎣ ▌Mark Sanford (R) 18. ▌Corey Mock (D-NPL) ⎣ ▌Steve Vetter (R) 19. ▌Karen Anderson (R) ⎣ ▌David Monson (R) 20. ▌Vacant ⎣ ▌Mike Beltz (R) 21. ▌LaurieBeth Hager (D-NPL) ⎣ ▌Mary Schneider (D-NPL) 22. ▌Jonathan Warrey (R) ⎣ ▌Brandy Pyle (R) 23. ▌Dennis Nehring (R) ⎣ ▌Nico Rios (R) 24. ▌Rose Christensen (R) ⎣ ▌Dwight Kiefert (R) 25. ▌Alisa Mitskog (D-NPL) ⎣ vacant 26. ▌Jeremy Olson (R) ⎣ ▌Kelby Timmons (R) 27. ▌Josh Christy (R) ⎣ ▌Greg Stemen (R) 28. ▌Mike Brandenburg (R) ⎣ ▌Jim Grueneich (R) 29. ▌Craig Headland (R) ⎣ ▌Don Vigesaa (R) 30. ▌Glenn Bosch (R) ⎣ ▌Mike Nathe (R) 31. ▌Karen Rohr (R) ⎣ ▌Dawson Holle (R) 32. ▌Pat Heinert (R) ⎣ ▌Lisa Meier (R) 33. ▌Anna Novak (R) ⎣ ▌Bill Tveit (R) 34. ▌Todd Porter (R) ⎣ ▌Nathan Toman (R) 35. ▌Karen Karls (R) ⎣ ▌Bob Martinson (R) 36. ▌Gary Kreidt (R) ⎣ ▌Dori Hauck (R) 37. ▌Mike Lefor (R) ⎣ ▌Vicky Steiner (R) 38. ▌JoAnne Rademacher (R) ⎣ ▌Dan Ruby (R) 39. ▌Keith Kempenich (R) ⎣ ▌Mike Schatz (R) 40. ▌Matthew Ruby (R) ⎣ ▌Clara Sue Price (R) 41. ▌Karen Grindberg (R) ⎣ ▌Jorin Johnson (R) 42. ▌Claire Cory (R) ⎣ ▌Emily O'Brien (R) 43. ▌Eric James Murphy (R) ⎣ ▌Zac Ista (D-NPL) 44. ▌Austin Foss (D-NPL) ⎣ ▌Karla Rose Hanson (D-NPL) 45. ▌Carrie McLeod (R) ⎣ ▌Scott Wagner (R) 46. ▌James Kasper (R) ⎣ ▌Shannon Roers Jones (R) 47. ▌Mike Motschenbacher (R) ⎣ ▌Lawrence Klemin (R)
▌Republican (82) ▌Democratic-NPL (11) ▌Vacant (1) North Dakota Legislative Assembly House Senate List of past Assemblies

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