Josh Heintzeman


Joshua "Josh" Heintzeman is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 10A, which includes portions of Crow Wing County in northern Minnesota.

Early life, education, and career

Born in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, but at a young age his family moved to Motley where he entered the Motley School. Heintzeman was home-schooled after the fifth grade by his parents. His junior year, Heintzeman enrolled as a PSEO student at Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota. He studied there from 1995-1997. He graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in Business. He has owned a small-business since 1995 called Up Country Log that specializes in log building. Heintzeman has served on the Thirty Lakes Water Shed Board and is a member of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce. He also served as the Chair of the Crow Wing County Republicans.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Elections

Heintzeman was elected on November 4, 2014 defeating the incumbent Rep. John Ward by 6.83% or 1,108 votes.
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Committee Assignments

For the 89th Legislative Session, Heintzeman is a part of the:
Heintzeman was sworn in on January 6, 2015.

Personal life

Heintzeman married his wife Keri on June 26, 1999. They have 5 kids. They reside in Nisswa, Minnesota.