Mark Wiens (politician)
Mark Wiens 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, Minnesota.[1][2]
Mark Wiens | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 41A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Constituency | 41A (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Tina |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Lake Elmo, Minnesota |
| Education | University of Minnesota United States Army Command and General Staff College |
| Occupation | consultant |
Early life, education and career
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. Wiens served in the United States Army for 30 years, followed by the Minnesota National Guard.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Wiens was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, following redistricting and the retirement of Republican incumbents Keith Franke and Tony Jurgens. Wiens serves on the Judiciary Finance and Civil Law, Veterans and Military Affairs Finance and Policy, and Workforce Development Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
| 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
Wiens lives in Lake Elmo, Minnesota with his wife, Tina, and their two children.[1]
References
- "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.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 41A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.