Mike Wiener
Mike Wiener is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Wiener represents District 5B in central Minnesota, which includes the cities of Wadena and Long Prairie and parts of Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties.[1]
Mike Wiener | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Constituency | 5B (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | married |
| Children | 9 |
| Residence | Long Prairie, Minnesota |
| Education | St. Cloud Technical and Community College |
| Occupation | business owner |
Early life, education and career
Wiener attended St. Cloud Technical and Community College, earning a degree in sales and marketing. He previously served on the Todd County Planning and Zoning Board. Weiner raises Texas long horn beef cattle.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Weiner was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, after redistricting and the retirement of Republican incumbents John Poston and Steve Green who previously represented the area. Wiener serves on the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee and the Taxes Committee.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Wiener | 13,679 | 75.36 | |
| Independence | Gregg Hendrickson | 4,422 | 24.36 | |
| Write-in | 50 | 0.28 | ||
| Total votes | 18,151 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
Wiener lives in Long Prairie, Minnesota with his spouse and nine children.[1]
References
- "Wiener, Mike - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 5B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.