Jim Joy
Jim Joy | |
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Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 4B district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Paul Marquart |
Personal details | |
Born | (1977-04-18) April 18, 1977 (age 47) Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Stephanie |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Hawley, Minnesota, U.S. |
Occupation |
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Website | Government website Campaign website |
Jim Joy (born April 18, 1977) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Joy represents District 4B in northwestern Minnesota, which includes the cities of Detroit Lakes and Dilworth and parts of Becker and Clay Counties.[1][2]
Early life, education and career
Joy was born and grew up in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He has served as a volunteer firefighter and on the police reserve. Joy was on the Hawley, Minnesota, City Council for two years and served as mayor for six years.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Joy was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran after legislative redistricting and after 11-term DFL incumbent Paul Marquart announced he would not seek reelection.[1]
Joy serves on the State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee and the Taxes Committee.[1]
Electoral history
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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Republican | Jim Joy | 10,780 | 62.88 | |||
Democratic (DFL) | John Hest | 6,348 | 37.03 | |||
Write-in | 15 | 0.09 | ||||
Total votes | 17,143 | 100.0 | ||||
Republican gain from Democratic (DFL) |
Personal life
Joy lives in Hawley, Minnesota, with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e "Joy, Jim - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Rep. Jim Joy (04B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 4B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
External links
- Jim Joy at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Official House of Representatives website
- Official campaign website
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