Heidi Swank

Heidi Ann Swank (born 1968 in Prescott, Wisconsin) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, who represented 16th district from February 4, 2013 to November 4, 2020.

Heidi Swank
Member of the Nevada Assembly
from the 16th district
In office
February 4, 2013 – November 4, 2020
Preceded byJohn Oceguera
Succeeded byCecelia González
Personal details
Born1968 (age 52–53)
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]

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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