Keri Heintzeman sworn in as newest Minnesota Senator

Keri Heintzeman is officially a Minnesota state Senator. Heintzeman, a Republican, was sworn in on Tuesday as the newest member of the Minnesota Senate, representing District 6. It’s the seat formerly held by Justin Eichorn.

Heintzeman won the special election having faced the DFL candidate, Denise Slipy on April 29. Minnesota Senate District 6 includes parts of Itasca, Crow Wing and Cass counties.

“I’m deeply grateful to the people of Senate District 6 for trusting me to be their voice in the Senate,” Sen. Heintzeman said in a release.

Senator Heintzeman is a small business owner and mother of six from Nisswa. She takes office with just two weeks remaining in the legislative session, as lawmakers work toward a May 19 adjournment deadline.

“I’ve run a business, raised a family, and dealt with the same challenges Minnesotans have been facing every day,” Sen. Heintzeman added. “That’s the perspective I’ll bring to St. Paul — practical, grounded, and focused on what actually matters to people.”

Sen. Heintzeman and her husband, Josh, who serves in the Minnesota House of Representatives, run a recreational rental business in Nisswa, where they raised their six children.

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Constituents can contact the senator by email at sen.keri.heintzeman@mnsenate.gov or by phone at 651-296-7079.