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Biography
Introduction
Heidi Ann Swank (born in 1968 in Prescott, Wisconsin) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly since February 4, 2013 representing District 16.
Education
Swank graduated from Prescott High School and earned her BA from Hamline University. She earned her MA and Ph.D. from Northwestern University.
Elections
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.