Josh Heintzeman
Josh Heintzeman | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 10A district | |
Assumed office January 6, 2015 | |
Preceded by | John Ward |
Personal details | |
Born |
Minnesota | December 5, 1977
Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
Spouse(s) | Keri |
Children | 6 |
Residence | Nisswa, Minnesota |
Alma mater | Central Lakes College |
Occupation | small business owner legislator |
Religion | Christian |
Joshua "Josh" Heintzeman (born December 5, 1977) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 10A, which includes portions of Crow Wing County in northern Minnesota.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Born in Motley, Minnesota, Heintzeman was home-schooled by his parents. His junior year, Heintzeman enrolled as a PSEO student at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota. He studied there from 1995-1997. He graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business. He has owned a small-business since 1995 called Up Country Log that specializes in log building. Heintzeman serves on the Thirty Lakes Water Shed Board and is a member of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce. He also served as the Chair of the Crow Wing County Republicans.[2][3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Elections
Heintzeman was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the incumbent Rep. John Ward (DFL) by 6.83% or 1,108 votes.[4]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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DFL | John Ward (Incumbent) | 7538 | 46.54 | ||
Republican | Josh Heintzeman | 8646 | 53.37 | ||
Committee Assignments
For the 89th Legislative Session, Heintzeman is a part of the:
- Environment & Natural Resources Policy & Finance Committee
- Higher Education Policy & Finance Committee
- Vice-Chair of the Legacy Funding Finance Committee.[5]
Tenure
Heintzeman was sworn in on January 6, 2015.
Personal life
Heintzeman married his wife Keri on June 26, 1999. They have 5 kids. They reside in Nisswa, Minnesota.
References
- ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?ID=15435
- ↑ http://www.joshheintzeman.com/about/
- ↑ http://upcountrylog.com/index.cfm
- 1 2 "Results for State Representative District 10A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved January 12, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15435
External links
- Josh Heintzeman at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- http://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/members.asp?id=15435
- http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.aspx?ID=15435
Minnesota House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by John Ward |
Member of the House of Representatives from District 10A 2015–present |
Incumbent |