Mike Wiener (/ˈwiːnər/ WEE-nər)[1] is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Wiener represents District 5B in central Minnesota, which includes the cities of Wadena and Long Prairie and parts of Cass, Morrison, Todd and Wadena Counties.[2][3]
Mike Wiener | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 9 |
| Residence(s) | Long Prairie, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | St. Cloud Technical and Community College |
| Occupation | |
| Website | Government website Campaign website |
Early life, education and career
editWiener attended St. Cloud Technical and Community College, earning a degree in sales and marketing. He previously served on the Todd County Planning and Zoning Board. Wiener raises grass-fed Texas longhorn beef cattle and has operated an animal bedding and biomass company repurposing waste wood for 15 years.[2]
Minnesota House of Representatives
editWiener was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022. He first ran for an open seat created by legislative redistricting.[2]
Wiener serves on the Economic Development Finance and Policy Committee and the Taxes Committee.[2]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Wiener | 13,679 | 75.36 | |
| Independence | Gregg Hendrickson | 4,422 | 24.36 | |
| Write-in | 50 | 0.28 | ||
| Total votes | 18,151 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
Personal life
editWiener lives in Long Prairie, Minnesota, with his spouse and nine children.[2]
Political positions
editIn an August 2022 interview, Wiener said drugs in rural Minnesota and workforce development are among his top issues. He opposes any exceptions to abortion bans for rape or incest, arguing that adoption is a viable option. He said he would fight any "red flag" law that permits a state court to order the temporary removal of firearms from a person it finds may present a danger to others or themselves. Wiener supports "constitution carry", the right to carry a firearm in public without a permit, and stronger protections for people defending their own property.[5]
References
edit- ^ Rep. Mike Wiener on small business in Minnesota. Republican Roundtable MN. June 30, 2023. Event occurs at 00:40. Retrieved August 23, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b c d e "Wiener, Mike - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- ^ "Rep. Mike Wiener (05B) - Minnesota House of Representatives". www.house.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ "2022 Results for State Representative District 5B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.
- ^ Chelsey Perkins, "House District 5B: Wiener says he brings an outsider’s perspective", Brainerd Dispatch, August 5, 2022.