Brandy Pyle
Brandy Pyle | |
|---|---|
| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2016 Serving with Jonathan Warrey | |
| Preceded by | Peter F. Silbernagel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 11, 1980 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nicolas |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BS) |
Brandy L. Pyle (born September 11, 1980) is an American politician who has served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 22nd district since 2016.[1][2]
Education and Career
Pyle graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor’s in Finance and served on the Cass County Park Board before her election. She also served in the Minnesota National Guard for 6 years.[3] Pyle is also a volunteer for the Fargo National Cemetery.[4]
Pyle was interviewed in 2013 after two BNSF trains collided and their oil cars caught fire a few miles out from her family farm near Casselton, North Dakota.[5][6]
North Dakota House of Representatives
Pyle ran in 2016 for the open state house seat for district 22.[7] Pyle and fellow Republican Michael Howe were elected in both the primary and general elections, defeating democrats Marijo and Allan Peterson.[8][9] She would later be re-elected in 2020 and 2024.[10]
Throughout her tenure, Pyle has voted against and been a vocal opponent to most culture war legislation, including book banning and funding cuts to Prairie Public Broadcasting[11][12] In 2025, Pyle stated she felt regret for voting in favour of a bill that would call on the Supreme Court to overturn the desicion that legalised gay marriage nationwide.[13]
In 2021, Pyle was a leading voice in the effort to expel fellow representative Luke Simons of Dickinson over sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, Pyle being on the receiving end of some harassment alongside other legislators and capital interns.[14][15] Pyle was interviewed frequently, specifically expressing frustration that Simons was doing fundraising work in the midst of the allegations reaching the public.[16] On May 4, 2021, the house voted to expel Simons from the legislature 69-25.[17][18]
Personal life
Pyle is married to her husband, Nicolas, who she has 4 kids with. She is a member of the Westminster Presbyterian church.[19]
References
- ^ Wieck, Angie (2016-11-08). "District 22 to get new representatives in ND House". West Fargo Pioneer. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ "Brandy Pyle". Legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
- ^ "Brandy L. Pyle | North Dakota Legislative Branch". ndlegis.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Ceremony at Fargo National Cemetery to honor Vietnam War veterans". InForum. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Trains collide, oil cars catch fire". Jamestown Sun. 2013-12-31. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Casselton, ND, Evacuation Order Lifted After Fiery Train Collision". ABC News. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Leader of failed ND property tax ban running for state House". InForum. 2016-02-10. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "North Dakota Secretary of State". results.sos.nd.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "North Dakota Secretary of State". results.sos.nd.gov. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Pyle announces reelection bid for 3rd term in North Dakota House of Representatives". InForum. 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
- ^ "Port: North Dakota's culture warriors are floundering". 15 April 2025.
- ^ "North Dakota House Votes to Defund Public Broadcasting". 21 February 2025.
- ^ "Port: Republican lawmakers say they regret vote for anti-gay resolution". 26 February 2025.
- ^ "UPDATE: Documents released over Simons accusations". 25 February 2021.
- ^ "North Dakota lawmaker accused of sexual harassment, Dickinson legislator denies allegations".
- ^ "Plain Talk: Rep. Brandy Pyle calls lawmaker's fundraising amid harassment claims a 'slap in the face'". 2 March 2021.
- ^ "North Dakota House expels Rep. Luke Simons after sexual harassment allegations". 4 March 2021.
- ^ "North Dakota House expels lawmaker accused of misconduct". Associated Press News. 5 March 2021.
- ^ "Brandy L. Pyle | North Dakota Legislative Branch".