Chris Swedzinski

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Chris Swedzinski
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 16A district
21A (2011–2013)
In office
January 4, 2011 – January 4, 2023
Preceded byMarty Seifert
Personal details
Born (1978-05-10) May 10, 1978 (age 43)
Political partyRepublican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s)Jessica
Children5
ResidenceGhent, Minnesota
Alma materRidgewater College
Minnesota State University
Occupationfarmer, legislator

Christopher Swedzinski (born May 10, 1978) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 16A, which includes Lac Qui Parle, Lyon, Redwood, Yellow Medicine counties in southwestern Minnesota.[1]

Early education and career[]

Swedzinski graduated from Minneota High School in Minneota, then went on to Ridgewater College in Willmar and Minnesota State University in Mankato, earning his B.S. in history and political science. He served as a district representative for former U.S. Representative Mark Kennedy for five years, and also worked as a Rural Development Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture, designing and facilitating outreach plans and strategies for rural businesses and renewable energy efforts. He and his family live and farm near Ghent.[2][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives[]

Swedzinski was first elected to the House in 2010, succeeding Rep. Marty Seifert, who did not seek re-election. He ran on a platform of cutting taxes, reducing the size of government, and empowering the individual.[4]

References[]

  1. ^ "Swedzinski, Chris - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  2. ^ "Swedzinski, Chris - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present".
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-05-01. Retrieved 2011-01-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ http://www.chrisswede.com/

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