Paul Novotny


Paul Novotny is an American politician and a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. He represents District 30A in east-central Minnesota.

Early life, education, and career

Novotny graduated from Elk River High School in 1983. He attended North Hennepin Community College, graduating with an A.A.S. in law enforcement.
Novotny has worked as a police officer in Princeton, Minnesota. He has been a deputy for the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office since 1989 and will retire in May 2020.

Minnesota House of Representatives

Novotny was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in a special election in 2020.

Personal life

Novotny and his wife, Nicole, have two daughters. He resides in Elk River, Minnesota.