Chris Swedzinski

Chris Swedzinski
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 16A district
21A (2011–2013)
Assumed office
January 4, 2011
Preceded by Marty Seifert
Personal details
Born (1978-05-10) May 10, 1978
Political party Republican Party of Minnesota
Spouse(s) Jessica
Children 2
Residence Ghent, Minnesota
Alma mater Ridgewater College
Minnesota State University
Occupation farmer, legislator

Christopher "Chris" 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. ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15369
  2. ↑ http://www.leg.state.mn.us/legdb/fulldetail.asp?ID=15369
  3. ↑ http://www.chrisswede.com/index_page0001.htm
  4. ↑ http://www.chrisswede.com/
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