Kjell Ingolf Ropstad
Kjell Ingolf Ropstad (born 1 June 1985) is a Norwegian politician. He is a member of the Christian Democratic Party. He became the Minister of Children, Family and Church Affairs and the leader of the Christian Democratic Party in 2019.[1][2] He had both roles until 2021.[3] He has been a member of the Norwegian Parliament Stortinget since 2009.
Kjell Ingolf Ropstad | |
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.JPG) Ropstad in 2015. | |
| Minister of Children, Family and Church Affairs | |
| In office 22 January 2019 – 20. september 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Erna Solberg |
| Preceded by | Linda Hofstad Helleland |
| Leader of the Christian Democratic Party | |
| In office 27 April 2019 – 24 september 2021 | |
| First Deputy | Olaug Bollestad |
| Second Deputy | Ingelin Noresjø |
| Preceded by | Knut Arild Hareide |
| Second Deputy Leader of the Christian Democratic Party | |
| In office 29 April 2017 – 27 April 2019 | |
| Leader | Knut Arild Hareide Olaug Bollestad (acting) |
| Preceded by | Dagrun Eriksen |
| Succeeded by | Ingelin Noresjø |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| Assumed office 9 October 2009 | |
| Constituency | Aust-Agder |
| Leader of the Young Christian Democrats | |
| In office 25 June 2007 – 18 September 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Inger Lise Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Elizabeth Løland |
| First Deputy Leader of the Young Christian Democrats | |
| In office 19 June 2005 – 25 June 2007 | |
| Leader | Inger Lise Hansen |
| Preceded by | Inger Lise Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Hilde Ekeberg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 June 1985
(aged 41) Arendal, Aust-Agder, Norway |
| Political party | Christian Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Arnbjørg Vedelden |
| Children | 2 |
References
- ↑ Here is the new Cabinet (in no) (22 January 2019)Aftenposten. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ↑ Kjell Ingolf Ropstad New Christian Democratic Leader (in no) (27 April 2019)Dagbladet. Retrieved 23 March 2020.
- ↑ Knutsen, Marthe. Ropstad går av (in nb-NO). NRK (2021-09-18). Retrieved 2026-03-25.