Bernie Perryman
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Bernie Perryman | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 14A district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tama Theis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 8, 1959 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Keith |
| Residence | Saint Augusta, Minnesota |
| Education | Quincy College (BA) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Bernie Perryman (born January 8, 1959) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Perryman represents District 14A in central Minnesota, which includes the cities of St. Cloud and Waite Park and parts of Stearns County.[1][2]
Early life, education and career
[edit]Perryman graduated from Quincy College with a bachelor's degree in marketing. She moved to St. Cloud, Minnesota, in 1999, and worked as commissioner of the St. Cloud City Economic Development Authority.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
[edit]Perryman was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. She first ran for an open seat created after legislative redistricting and the retirement of Republican incumbent Tama Theis, who ran for a seat in the Minnesota Senate.[1][3]
Perryman serves on the Commerce Finance and Policy, Economic Development Finance and Policy, and Health Finance and Policy Committees.[1]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bernie Perryman | 7,259 | 50.64 | |
| Democratic (DFL) | Tami Calhoun | 7,060 | 49.25 | |
| Write-in | 15 | 0.10 | ||
| Total votes | 14,334 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
[edit]Perryman lives in St. Augusta, Minnesota, with her spouse, Keith.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Perryman, Bernie - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Rep. Bernie Perryman (14A) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ Berg, Jenny (November 10, 2022). "DFLers Aric Putnam, Dan Wolgamott re-elected to St. Cloud state seats". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 14A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.