Bernie Perryman
Bernie Perryman (born January 8, 1959) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Perryman represents District 14A in central Minnesota, which includes the cities of St. Cloud and Waite Park and parts of Stearns County.[1][2]
Bernie Perryman | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 14A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tama Theis |
| Constituency | 14A (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1959 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Keith |
| Residence | Saint Augusta, Minnesota |
| Education | Quincy College |
| Occupation | business owner |
Early life, education and career
Perryman graduated from Quincy College with a bachelor's degree in marketing. She moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 1999, and worked as commissioner of the St. Cloud City Economic Development Authority.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Perryman was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, after the retirement of Republican incumbent Tama Theis, who ran for a seat in the Minnesota Senate. Perryman serves on the Commerce Finance and Policy, Economic Development Finance and Policy, and Health Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bernie Perryman | 7,259 | 50.64 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Tami Calhoun | 7,060 | 49.25 | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.10 | ||
| Total votes | 14,334 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Perryman lives in St. Augusta, Minnesota, with her spouse, Keith.[1]
References
- "Perryman, Bernie - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "Rep. Bernie Perryman (14A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 14A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.