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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 | |
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Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 16th district | |
In office February 4, 2013 – November 4, 2020 | |
Preceded by | John Oceguera |
Succeeded by | Cecelia González |
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 |
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]
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]
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