Heidi Ann Swank (born 1968 in Prescott,

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) is an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the

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, who represented 16th district from February 4, 2013, to November 4, 2020.

Education

Swank graduated from Prescott High School and earned her BA from

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. She earned her MA and

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from

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Elections

When Democratic Assemblyman John Oceguera ran for the

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and left the District 16 seat open, Swank won the three-way June 12, 2012 Democratic primary and won the November 6, 2012 general election with 9,649 votes (71.43%) against Republican nominee Ben Boarman.

References

External links

Official page
at the

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Campaign site
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