Douglas Allen Larsen (March 8, 1976 – October 1, 2023) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 34th district from 2020 until his death in 2023.

Born in Minot on March 8, 1976,^[1] Larsen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication arts and political science from Minot State University.^[2][3]

Larsen served in the North Dakota Army National Guard for 29 years.^[4] He mobilized twice, to Iraq (2009–10) and later to Washington, D.C. (2013–14).^[4] When at the rank of major, he was the commander of the 112th Aviation Battalion.^[5] He was a lieutenant colonel at the time of his death.^[4]

Larsen owned Apex Builders, a home building and development company, and a Wingate by Wyndham hotel franchise in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was also a licensed real estate agent.^[6]

Larsen was elected to the North Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.^[7]

Larsen was elected from District 34,^[7] which comprises Mandan.^[4]

Doug Larsen died on October 1, 2023, in a plane crash en route between family in Scottsdale, Arizona, and his home in North Dakota, shortly after taking off from a stop for fuel at Canyonlands Regional Airport in Grand County, Utah, near Moab. He was 47, and died along with his wife and both his children.^[8][9][10]