Heidi Swank
Heidi Swank | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 16th district | |
| Assumed office February 4, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | John Oceguera |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 55–56) Prescott, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Alma mater | Hamline University Northwestern University |
| Website | heidiswank |
Heidi Ann Swank (born in 1968 in Prescott, Wisconsin) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly since February 4, 2013 representing District 16.
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]
References
- ^ "Assemblywoman Heidi Swank". Carson City, Nevada: Nevada Legislature. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "Heidi Swank's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved November 15, 2013.
- ^ "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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- Members of the Nevada Assembly
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- Northwestern University alumni
- Politicians from Las Vegas
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