Steve Swiontek Explained

Steve Swiontek
Office:Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
Alongside:Hamida Dakane
Predecessor:David Monson
Constituency:10th district
Constituency1:45th district
Birth Name:Steven J. Swiontek
Birth Date:21 May 1973
Birth Place:Edgeley, North Dakota, U.S.
Party:Republican
Residence: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.[6] He stepped away from the legislature in 1984 to focus more on his family and banking career.[7]

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.

Political positions

Swiontek describes himself as a "traditional" Republican.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Representative Steve Swiontek . North Dakota Legislative Branch . December 29, 2023.
  2. News: Thompson . Dave . Fargo lawmaker says 'a lot has changed' since he last served in the Legislature . December 29, 2023 . Prairie Public News . May 4, 2023.
  3. Book: Meier . Ben . Ben Meier . North Dakota blue book . 1981 . 158 . May 15, 2024.
  4. News: Stutsman Republicans Back Andrews for Another Term . May 15, 2024 . . . June 5, 1972 . Bismarck, North Dakota . 3 . Newspapers.com.
  5. News: Carvell . Kevin . Young Fargo Solon Already Experienced . April 28, 2024 . . . March 1, 1978 . Bismarck, North Dakota . 13 . Newspapers.com.
  6. News: Members of the Legislature . April 28, 2024 . . October 14, 1976 . Bismarck, North Dakota . 8 . Newspapers.com.
  7. News: Huebner . Robin . Steve Swiontek's return to the North Dakota Legislature sets a new record . May 14, 2024 . . November 19, 2022.