Josh Heintzeman | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 10A district |
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Assumed office January 6, 2015 |
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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 |
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.
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.
Heintzeman was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the incumbent Rep. John Ward (DFL) by 6.83% or 1,108 votes.
For the 89th Legislative Session, Heintzeman is a part of the:
Heintzeman was sworn in on January 6, 2015.
Heintzeman married his wife Keri on June 26, 1999. They have 5 kids. They reside in Nisswa, Minnesota.