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.
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 |
Career
editHeilman 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
editHeilman won the Republican primary with 34.7% of the vote. He won the primary unopposed.[2]
Political positions
editEducation policy
editHeilman supports House Bill 1494 aimed at making school meals more accessible to students.[3]
Gun rights
editHeilman 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
editHeilman 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
editHeilman is an eagle scout.[6]