Baesler’s nomination for U.S. Education post advances to the full Senate

Washington, D.C. (KVRR) — Kirsten Baesler’s nomination to serve as U.S. Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education has advanced to the full Senate.

Her nomination was advanced after a vote on seven of President Trump’s nominees by a vote of 12-11 by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

A date for the final confirmation vote in the Senate has not been announced.

“I am grateful for the Senate HELP Committee’s vote and honored for the opportunity to support our nation’s students, families, and teachers,” Baesler said. “If confirmed by the Senate, I am committed to working closely with my colleagues for continued progress in serving students effectively.”

Baesler has served as North Dakota State Superintendent of Public Instruction since she was first elected in 2013.

She was most recently re-elected in 2024.

Baesler has stated she will resign her current position upon full Senate confirmation.

Gov. Kelly Armstrong will appoint her successor.