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 48–49)
Prescott, Wisconsin, U.S.
Nationality American
Political party Democratic
Residence Las Vegas, Nevada
Alma mater Hamline University
Northwestern University
Website heidiswank.com

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

  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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