Central ND News

U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer has appointed Jason Bohrer as Communications Director in his Washington, D.C. office. Bohrer, who previously served as President and CEO of the Lignite Energy Council, will assume his new role on April 7.

Bohrer leaves the Lignite Energy Council after nearly 12 years with the organization based in Bismarck, North Dakota. He is an alumnus of North Dakota State University and George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School. His prior experience includes roles on Capitol Hill as Chief of Staff, Legislative Counsel/Director, and Director of Constituent Communications for members of both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Senator Cramer expressed enthusiasm about Bohrer's appointment: "My team and I started working with Jason shortly after we went to Congress," he said. "He was working for Congressman Raul Labrador, who is now Idaho’s Attorney General and a good friend of mine. We worked closely together on natural resources and energy issues, but many others as well."

Cramer continued by highlighting Bohrer's contributions in North Dakota: "When Jason came to North Dakota to be president of the Lignite Energy Council I was happy to be a strong advocate for that. Now, after 12 years in the state, I’m thrilled he’s coming back to Washington and will continue working for North Dakota and North Dakotans in my office."

Bohrer also shared his thoughts on joining Cramer's team: "I met Senator Cramer when he was first elected to Congress in 2012," he said. "I was impressed by his authenticity, consistency and dedication to his principles."

He added: "Obviously, from my work at the Lignite Energy Council I am familiar with his national leadership on energy policy. But I have also watched him rise to become one of the nation’s strongest voices for other common sense and constitutionally-consistent solutions."

Senator Cramer recently began his second term in the U.S. Senate following re-election last November. His committee assignments include Armed Services; Environment and Public Works; Veterans’ Affairs; and Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.