James Kasper
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 46th district
Assumed office
2001
Personal details
Born (1945-05-17) May 17, 1945 (age 80)
PartyRepublican
SpouseSandy
Children2
Residence(s)Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.

James Kasper (born May 17, 1945) is an American politician. He is a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 46th District, serving since 2000. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]

In February 2019, Kasper praised Bismarck mayor Steve Bakken as "sort of a redneck" in a debate on the House floor, which Bakken took "as a badge of honor."[2]

In May, 2025, Kasper suffered a brain bleed; he was transported to a hospital in Bismark, SD, but returned to Fargo during the closing of the legislative session.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "James Kasper". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  2. ^ Dura, Jack (February 12, 2019). "Bismarck mayor praised as 'sort of a redneck' by North Dakota lawmaker on House floor". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  3. ^ https://northdakotamonitor.com/briefs/fargo-lawmaker-leaves-hospital-moves-to-rehabilitation-facility-closer-to-home/