Steve Swiontek

American politician (born 1954)

Steve Swiontek
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 1, 2022 (2022-12-01)
Serving with Hamida Dakane
Preceded byDavid Monson
Constituency10th district
In office
1976 (1976)–1984 (1984)
Constituency45th district
Personal details
Born
Steven J. Swiontek

(1973-05-21) May 21, 1973 (age 51)
Edgeley, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Fargo, North Dakota, U.S.

Steven J. Swiontek (born May 21, 1954) is an American politician. He is serving as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 10th district along Hamida Dakane.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]

Early life and education

Swiontek was born on May 21, 1954, in Edgeley, North Dakota. He received a Bachelor of Science in business from the North Dakota State University and was working on a Master of Business Administration in 1981.[3]

Career

When Swiontek was 18 years old in 1972, he sought a delegation to the 1972 Republican National Convention.[4] He was selected, and became the youngest delegate to the convention.[5]

Swiontek was first elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1976, overtaking incumbent Kay Cann by nearly 800 votes.[5][6]

When legislative districts were redrawn for the 2022 election, friends and colleagues suggested Swiontek run for the 10th district, which he lived in. He initially declined, however he decided to run and filed for candidacy four days before the deadline.[7]

Political positions

Swiontek describes himself as a "traditional" Republican.[7]

Electoral history

1976 North Dakota's 46th House of Representatives district general election[8]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Steven J. Swiontek 3,653 29.74%
Democratic Tom Matchie 3,142 25.58%
Democratic Kay Cann (incumbent) 2,860 23.28%
Republican Frank J. Richard 2,630 21.41%
Total votes 12,285 100.00%

References

  1. ^ "Representative Steve Swiontek". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Thompson, Dave (May 4, 2023). "Fargo lawmaker says 'a lot has changed' since he last served in the Legislature". Prairie Public News. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Meier, Ben, ed. (1981). North Dakota blue book. p. 158. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
  4. ^ "Stutsman Republicans Back Andrews for Another Term". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. Associated Press. June 5, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ a b Carvell, Kevin (March 1, 1978). "Young Fargo Solon Already Experienced". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. Associated Press. p. 13. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "Members of the Legislature". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. October 14, 1976. p. 8. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ a b Huebner, Robin (November 19, 2022). "Steve Swiontek's return to the North Dakota Legislature sets a new record". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  8. ^ "Official Abstract of Votes Cast at the General Election Held November 2, 1976". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. December 16, 1976. p. 11. Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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68th Legislative Assembly (2023)
Speaker of the House
▌Dennis Johnson (R)
Majority Leader
▌Mike Lefor (R)
Minority Leader
▌Zac Ista (D-NPL)
  1. ▌Patrick Hatlestad (R)
    ▌David Richter (R)
  2. ▌Bert Anderson (R)
    ▌Donald Longmuir (R)
  3. ▌Jeff Hoverson (R)
    ▌Lori VanWinkle (R)
  4. ▌Clayton Fegley (R)
    ▌Lisa Finley-DeVille (D-NPL)
  5. ▌Jay Fisher (R)
    ▌Scott Louser (R)
  6. ▌Dick Anderson (R)
    ▌Paul Thomas (R)
  7. ▌Matthew Heilman (R)
    ▌Jason Dockter (R)
  8. ▌SuAnn Olson (R)
    ▌Brandon Prichard (R)
  9. ▌Jayme Davis (D-NPL)
    ▌Donna Henderson (R)
  10. ▌Hamida Dakane (D-NPL)
    ▌Steve Swiontek (R)
  11. ▌Gretchen Dobervich (D-NPL)
    ▌Liz Conmy (D-NPL)
  12. ▌Mitch Ostlie (R)
    ▌Bernie Satrom (R)
  13. ▌Jim Jonas (R)
    ▌Austen Schauer (R)
  14. ▌Jon Nelson (R)
    ▌Robin Weisz (R)
  15. ▌Dennis Johnson (R)
    ▌Kathy Frelich (R)
  16. ▌Ben Koppelman (R)
    ▌Andrew Marschall (R)
  17. ▌Landon Bahl (R)
    ▌Mark Sanford (R)
  18. ▌Corey Mock (D-NPL)
    ▌Steve Vetter (R)
  19. ▌Karen Anderson (R)
    ▌David Monson (R)
  20. ▌Jared Hagert (R)
    ▌Mike Beltz (R)
  21. ▌LaurieBeth Hager (D-NPL)
    ▌Mary Schneider (D-NPL)
  22. ▌Jonathan Warrey (R)
    ▌Brandy Pyle (R)
  23. ▌Dennis Nehring (R)
    ▌Nico Rios (R)
  24. ▌Rose Christensen (R)
    ▌Dwight Kiefert (R)
  25. ▌Alisa Mitskog (D-NPL)
    ▌Cindy Schreiber-Beck (R)
  26. ▌Jeremy Olson (R)
    ▌Kelby Timmons (R)
  27. ▌Josh Christy (R)
    ▌Greg Stemen (R)
  28. ▌Mike Brandenburg (R)
    ▌Jim Grueneich (R)
  29. ▌Craig Headland (R)
    ▌Don Vigesaa (R)
  30. ▌Glenn Bosch (R)
    ▌Mike Nathe (R)
  31. ▌Karen Rohr (R)
    ▌Dawson Holle (R)
  32. ▌Pat Heinert (R)
    ▌Lisa Meier (R)
  33. ▌Anna Novak (R)
    ▌Bill Tveit (R)
  34. ▌Todd Porter (R)
    ▌Nathan Toman (R)
  35. ▌Karen Karls (R)
    ▌Bob Martinson (R)
  36. ▌Gary Kreidt (R)
    ▌Dori Hauck (R)
  37. ▌Mike Lefor (R)
    ▌Vicky Steiner (R)
  38. ▌JoAnne Rademacher (R)
    ▌Dan Ruby (R)
  39. ▌Keith Kempenich (R)
    ▌Mike Schatz (R)
  40. ▌Matthew Ruby (R)
    ▌Randy Schobinger (R)
  41. ▌Jorin Johnson (R)
    ▌Michelle Strinden (R)
  42. ▌Claire Cory (R)
    ▌Emily O'Brien (R)
  43. ▌Eric James Murphy (R)
    ▌Zac Ista (D-NPL)
  44. ▌Joshua Boschee (D-NPL)
    ▌Karla Rose Hanson (D-NPL)
  45. ▌Carrie McLeod (R)
    ▌Scott Wagner (R)
  46. ▌James Kasper (R)
    ▌Shannon Roers Jones (R)
  47. ▌Mike Motschenbacher (R)
    ▌Lawrence Klemin (R)