Matthew Heilman | |
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Member of the
North Dakota House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Rick Becker |
Personal details | |
Born | Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. | July 19, 2001
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S. |
Alma mater | Bismarck State College |
Matthew Heilman is an American politician who is a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 7th district. His district comprises part of Burleigh County.
Heilman graduated from Bismarck State College in North Dakota. Prior to his election, he served as precinct committeeman for the District 7 Republicans. [1]
Heilman won the republican primary with 34.7% of the vote. He won the general election unopposed. [2]
Heilman supports House Bill 1494 aimed at making school meals more accessible to students. [3]
Heilman introduced a bill to allow university students to carry weapons on campus, stating, "If [students] were carrying, it would be a great deterrent for people who want to commit violent acts against them". [4]
Heilman opposes sanctuary cities, supporting a bill that would ban them in North Dakota. He stated that this was a proactive measure to prevent the "utter disarray" seen at the southern border from coming to North Dakota. [5]
Heilman is an eagle scout. [6]