Dawn Gillman
Dawn Gillman (born October 8, 1973) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Gillman represents District 17A in central Minnesota, which includes the cities of Hutchinson and Glencoe and parts of McLeod, Meeker, Sibley, and Wright Counties.[1][2]
Dawn Gillman | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 17A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Glenn Gruenhagen |
| Constituency | 17A (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 8, 1973 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Brian |
| Children | 5 |
| Residence | Dassel, Minnesota |
| Education | St. Cloud Technical and Community College |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Early life, education and career
Gillman attended St. Cloud Technical and Community College, earning a dental R.D.A. and C.D.A. She served for six years on the Dassel city council before her election to the state legislature.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Gillman was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran after six-term Republican incumbent Glenn Gruenhagen announced he would run for a seat in the Minnesota Senate.[1]
Gillman serves on the Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy, Human Services Finance, and Sustainable Infrastructure Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dawn Gillman | 13,431 | 70.25 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Jennifer Carpentier | 5,659 | 29.60 | |
| Write-in | 29 | 0.15 | ||
| Total votes | 19,119 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Gillman lives in Dassel, Minnesota, with her husband, Brian, and has five children.[1]
References
- "Gillman, Dawn - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "Rep. Dawn Gillman (17A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 17A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.