Matthew Heilman
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 7th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Preceded byRick Becker
Personal details
Born (2001-07-19) July 19, 2001
Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Bismarck, North Dakota, U.S.
Alma materBismarck 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.

Career

Heilman graduated from Bismarck State College in North Dakota. Prior to his election, he served as precinct committeeman for the District 7 Republicans.[1]

2022 general election

Heilman won the republican primary with 34.7% of the vote. He won the general election unopposed.[2]

Political positions

Education policy

Heilman supports House Bill 1494 aimed at making school meals more accessible to students.[3]

Gun rights

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]

Immigration

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]

Personal life

Heilman is an eagle scout.[6]

References

  1. "Matt Heilman Throws Hat into Already Crowded Ring".
  2. "Matthew Heilman".
  3. "Bill geared toward more accessible school meals passes ND House".
  4. "ND lawmakers consider bills to expand gun rights".
  5. "Bill would outlaw sanctuary cities in North Dakota".
  6. "Representative Matt Heilman".
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