Heidi Swank

Heidi Ann Swank (born 1968 in Prescott, Wisconsin) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the Nevada Assembly, who represented 16th district from February 4, 2013, to November 4, 2020.

Heidi Swank
Member of the Nevada Assembly from the 16th district
In office February 4, 2013 – November 4, 2020
Preceded by	John Oceguera
Succeeded by	Cecelia González
Personal details
Born	1968 (age 56–57) Prescott, Wisconsin, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	Las Vegas, Nevada
Alma mater	Hamline University Northwestern University
Website	heidiswank.com

Education

Swank graduated from Prescott High School^[1] and earned her BA from Hamline University. She earned her MA and Ph.D. from Northwestern University.^[2]

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.^[3]