Keri Heintzeman

Keri Heintzeman is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, she has served in the Minnesota Senate since May 2025, representing District 6.^[1] Heintzeman won a special election for the seat on April 29, 2025, after Senator Justin Eichorn resigned.^[2]

Keri Heintzeman
Member of the Minnesota Senate from the 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office May 6, 2025
Preceded by	Justin Eichorn
Personal details
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Josh Heintzeman
Children	6
Residence	Nisswa

She is married to Josh Heintzeman, who represents District 6B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. They have six children and live in Nisswa, Minnesota.^[3]

Electoral history

2025 Senate District 6 Special Republican Primary^[4]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Keri Heintzeman	3,404	46.77
	Republican	John A. Howe	1,127	15.49
	Republican	Jennifer Carnahan	812	11.16
	Republican	Josh Gazelka	679	9.33
	Republican	Steve Cotariu	458	6.29
	Republican	Angel Zierden	407	5.59
	Republican	Doug Kern	363	4.99
	Republican	Matthew Zinda	28	0.38
Total votes			7,278	100.00

2025 Senate District 6 Special Election^[5]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Keri Heintzeman	12,751	60.27	−3.23
	Democratic (DFL)	Denise Slipy	8,376	39.59	+3.15
	Write-in		30	0.14	+0.08
Total votes			21,157	100	N/A
	Republican hold