Joan Heckaman (born May 30, 1946) is a former North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 23rd district. She served as Senate Minority Leader between 2016 and 2022.
Joan Heckaman | |
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Minority Leader of the North Dakota Senate | |
In office December 5, 2016 – December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Mac Schneider |
Succeeded by | Kathy Hogan |
Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 23rd district | |
In office December 1, 2006 – December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Michael Every |
Succeeded by | Todd Beard |
Personal details | |
Born | New Rockford, North Dakota, U.S. | May 30, 1946
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Duane |
Education | Valley City State University (BA) Minot State University (MA) |
Heckaman was the Democratic-NPL nominee for lieutenant governor in 2016, running with Marvin Nelson. They lost the general election to Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford.
External links
edit- Senator Joan Heckaman official Legislative Assembly biography
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Joan Heckaman (ND) profile
- Follow the Money - Joan Heckaman
- North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party - Senator Joan Heckaman[dead link ] profile