Heidi Heitkamp is an American politician who served as a United States Senator from North Dakota from 2013 to 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she was the first woman to represent her state in the Senate. Before her Senate career, Heitkamp held various positions, including serving as the Attorney General of North Dakota. Heitkamp is known for her bipartisan approach to politics, often working across party lines on issues such as agriculture, energy, and healthcare. After her Senate term, she has remained active in public policy discussions and continues to influence political discourse in the United States.