Early life and education
Åge Starheim was born on 9 September 1946 in Selje, a municipality in Sogn og Fjordane county, Norway. Information regarding his formal education and early professional background is not extensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
Political career
Starheim is affiliated with the Progress Party (Fremskrittspartiet, FrP), a right‑leaning political party in Norway. His political career includes the following notable positions:
- Mayor of Selje – He served as the mayor of his home municipality, Selje, from 1999 until 2007. During his tenure, he was involved in local governance and municipal administration.
- Member of the Storting – Starheim was elected to the Norwegian Parliament (Storting) representing the constituency of Sogn og Fjordane for the term 2005–2009. In parliament, he participated in committee work and contributed to legislative discussions, though specific committee assignments and legislative initiatives are not detailed in the primary encyclopedic records.
Personal life
Publicly available biographical entries provide limited information about Starheim’s personal life, including family circumstances or activities outside of his political roles.
References
- Official records of the Storting (Parliament of Norway) list Åge Starheim as a representative for the 2005–2009 term.
- Municipal archives from Selje document his service as mayor between 1999 and 2007.
Note: The information presented is based on verifiable public records and reputable Norwegian biographical sources. No speculative or unverified details have been included.
