Anastassiya (stass) Andrianova

Anastassiya Andrianova, also known as Stass, is a Democratic Party candidate for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 11, running in the primary election on June 9, 2026. She is a professor of English at North Dakota State University in Fargo. A native of Kyiv, Ukraine, Andrianova holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the City University of New York. Her extensive academic background includes research in children’s literature, environmental humanities, animal studies, and disability studies. She has also co-organized conferences and given talks at esteemed universities. As a candidate for State Representative, she seeks to contribute to public policy, state spending, and taxation decisions.