Heidi Swank

Heidi Ann Swank (born 1968 in Prescott, Wisconsin) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly since February 4, 2013 representing District 16.

Heidi Swank
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 16th district
Assumed office
February 4, 2013
Preceded byJohn Oceguera
Personal details
Born1968 (age 51–52)
Prescott, Wisconsin, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceLas Vegas, Nevada
Alma materHamline University
Northwestern University
Websiteheidiswank.com

Education

Swank graduated from Prescott High School[1] and earned her BA from Hamline University. She earned her MA and Ph.D. from Northwestern University.[2]

Elections

When Democratic Assemblyman John Oceguera ran for the United States House of Representatives and left the District 16 seat open, Swank won the three-way June 12, 2012 Democratic primary and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 9,649 votes (71.43%) against Republican nominee Ben Boarman.[3]

gollark: On the plus side, this removes the tradeoffs inherent in voting!
gollark: Well, I will still be running, stop implying that I won't.
gollark: Oh dear. Why?
gollark: Also convenience.
gollark: No. If you don't have one most shop programs won't work though.

References
  1. "Assemblywoman Heidi Swank". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  2. "Heidi Swank's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
  3. "2012 Official Statewide General Election Results November 6, 2012". Carson City, Nevada: Secretary of State of Nevada. Retrieved November 15, 2013.


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