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Keri Heintzeman

Keri Heintzeman
Member of the Minnesota Senate
from the 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
May 6, 2025
Preceded byJustin Eichorn
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
SpouseJosh Heintzeman
Children6
ResidenceNisswa

Keri Heintzeman is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she has served in the Minnesota Senate since May 2025, representing District 6.[1] Heintzeman won a special election for the seat on April 29, 2025, after Senator Justin Eichorn resigned.[2]

She is married to Josh Heintzeman, who represents District 6B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. They have six children and live in Nisswa, Minnesota.[3]

Electoral history

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2025 Senate District 6 Special Republican Primary[4]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Keri Heintzeman 3,404 46.77
Republican John A. Howe 1,127 15.49
Republican Jennifer Carnahan 812 11.16
Republican Josh Gazelka 679 9.33
Republican Steve Cotariu 458 6.29
Republican Angel Zierden 407 5.59
Republican Doug Kern 363 4.99
Republican Matthew Zinda 28 0.38
Total votes 7,278 100.00
2025 Senate District 6 Special Election[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Keri Heintzeman 12,751 60.27 −3.23
Democratic (DFL) Denise Slipy 8,376 39.59 +3.15
Write-in 30 0.14 +0.08
Total votes 21,157 100 N/A
Republican hold

References

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  1. ^ Kaldahl, T (May 6, 2025). "Sen. Keri Heintzeman sworn in, Minnesota Senate back to full strength". Northern News Now.
  2. ^ "Keri Heintzeman wins special election for Senate seat open after Eichorn resignation". kare11.com. April 29, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  3. ^ "Keri Heintzeman announces candidacy for Senate District 6". Brainerd Dispatch. March 21, 2025. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  4. ^ "Results for State Senator District 6". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  5. ^ "Index - Election Results". electionresults.sos.mn.gov. Retrieved 2025-05-01.