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Mark Wiens (politician)

Mark Wiens
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 41A district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 3, 2023
Preceded byredistricted
Personal details
Born (1963-01-06) January 6, 1963 (age 61)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseTina
Children2
ResidenceLake Elmo, Minnesota
EducationUniversity of Minnesota (BA)
United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS)
Occupation
WebsiteGovernment website Campaign website
Military service
AllegianceUnited States Army
Branch/serviceMinnesota National Guard
RankLieutenant Colonel

Mark Wiens (born January 6, 1963) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Wiens represents District 41A in the eastern Twin Cities metropolitan area, which includes the cities of Cottage Grove and Lake Elmo and parts of Washington County.[1][2]

Early life, education and career

Wiens received his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Minnesota. He attended the United States Army Command and General Staff College School of Military Studies and earned a master of military art and science (MMAS) in theater operations.[1]

Wiens served in the United States Army for 30 years, followed by the Minnesota National Guard, reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.[1][3]

Minnesota House of Representatives

Wiens was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran for an open seat created by legislative redistricting.[1]

Wiens serves on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]

Political positions

Wiens supported legislation directing the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to provide Lake Elmo with enough water to meet demand due to water use issues.[4]

Electoral history

2022 Minnesota State House - District 41A[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Mark Wiens 11,801 50.24
Democratic (DFL) Pat Driscoll 11,673 49.69
Write-in 17 0.07
Total votes 23,491 100.0
Republican hold

Personal life

Wiens lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with his wife, Tina, and their two children.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Wiens, Mark - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  2. ^ "Rep. Mark Wiens (41A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
  3. ^ Gunderson, Dan (2011-04-10). "Rural areas new focus of Red River Valley flood fight". MPR News. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  4. ^ McKinney, Matt (July 10, 2023). "Contaminated well sometimes used to meet Lake Elmo water demand". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  5. ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 41A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
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