Nick Zerwas
Nick Zerwas | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 30A district | |
| In office January 8, 2013 – December 6, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Kiffmeyer (District 16B) |
| Succeeded by | Paul Novotny |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1980 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Elk River, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Hamline University (BA) University of Phoenix (MBA) |
| Occupation | consultant |
Nicholas Zerwas (born December 15, 1980) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 30A in east-central Minnesota until his resignation on December 6, 2019.
Education and early career
[edit]Zerwas attended Hamline University, graduating in 2003 with a B.A. in biology and forensic science.[1] He later received an M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix.[2]
He served in the Elk River City Council for six years.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
[edit]Zerwas was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.
On November 25, 2019, Zerwas announced his resignation, effective on December 6, 2019. In a statement, he cited "My recent heart surgery brought into focus the need to spend as much time as I can with my wife and three-year-old son and spend my prime working years providing the best possible life for my family."[3]
Governor Tim Walz called a special election for February 4, 2020, to fill the vacancy before the legislature reconvened.
Personal life
[edit]Zerwas is married, and resides in Elk River with his wife and son.
Zerwas was born with a heart defect, and his right vocal chord was accidentally and permanently paralyzed during his third heart surgery at age 7.
In 2014, Zerwas pled guilty to driving under the influence after he was found driving 80 mph in a 60 mph zone with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.13.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About Nick Zerwas". Zerwas for MN House District 30A. Volunteers for Zerwas. Archived from the original on April 12, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ "Zerwas, Nicholas "Nick"". Legislators Past & Present. Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ Nick Zerwas resignation letter, Minnesota House of Representatives https://www.house.leg.state.mn.us/members/profile/news/15422/41387
- ^ "State representative from Elk River pleaded guilty to DWI in August". Star Tribune.
External links
[edit]- Nick Zerwas at Minnesota Legislators Past & Present
- Rep. Nick Zerwas official Minnesota House of Representatives website
- Rep. Nick Zerwas official campaign website
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