Mark Wiens (politician)
Mark Wiens | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 41A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1963 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tina |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lake Elmo, Minnesota |
| Education | University of Minnesota (BA) United States Army Command and General Staff College (MMAS) |
| Occupation | |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Army |
| Branch/service | Minnesota National Guard |
| Rank | Lieutenant 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]Wiens lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, with his wife, Tina, and their two children.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f "Wiens, Mark - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ "Rep. Mark Wiens (41A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-26.
- ^ Gunderson, Dan (2011-04-10). "Rural areas new focus of Red River Valley flood fight". MPR News. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ McKinney, Matt (July 10, 2023). "Contaminated well sometimes used to meet Lake Elmo water demand". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 41A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
External links
[edit]- 1963 births
- Living people
- Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives
- People from Lake Elmo, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota alumni
- United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni
- National Guard (United States) officers
- Minnesota National Guard personnel
- 21st-century members of the Minnesota Legislature