Steve Swiontek
Steve Swiontek | |
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| Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2022 Serving with Hamida Dakane | |
| Preceded by | David Monson |
| Constituency | 10th district |
| In office 1976–1984 | |
| Constituency | 45th district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Steven J. Swiontek May 21, 1973 Edgeley, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Fargo, North Dakota, U.S. |
Steven J. Swiontek (born May 21, 1954) is an American politician and retired banker. He is serving as a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 10th district alongside Hamida Dakane.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party.[2]
Swiontek is the retired president and CEO of Gate City Bank.
Early life and education
[edit]Swiontek was born on May 21, 1954, in Edgeley, North Dakota. He received a Bachelor of Science in economics and military science from the North Dakota State University.[3] He was elected student body president during his time at the school.[4] Swiontek has two children and three grandchlidren and is married to Mary Anne Swiontek.[5]
Career
[edit]When Swiontek was 18 years old in 1972, he sought to attend the 1972 Republican National Convention as a delegate.[6] He was selected, and became the youngest delegate to the convention.[7]
Swiontek was first elected to the North Dakota House of Representatives in 1976, overtaking incumbent Kay Cann by nearly 800 votes.[7][8] He stepped away from the legislature in 1984 to focus more on his family and banking career.[9]
Swiontek served on the Fargo Board of Education from 1985 to 1991.[10] In 2019, Swiontek was awarded the Legacy Leader Award by FMWF Chamber.[11]
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.[9] In 2023, Swiontek served as interm vice chair for the Water Topics Overview Committee; he also served as standing vice chair for the education and environmental division.[1]
Political positions
[edit]Swiontek describes himself as a "traditional" Republican.[9]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Steven J. Swiontek | 3,653 | 29.74% | |
| Democratic | Tom Matchie | 3,142 | 25.58% | |
| Democratic | Kay Cann (incumbent) | 2,860 | 23.28% | |
| Republican | Frank J. Richard | 2,630 | 21.41% | |
| Total votes | 12,285 | 100.00% | ||
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Representative Steve Swiontek". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Thompson, Dave (May 4, 2023). "Fargo lawmaker says 'a lot has changed' since he last served in the Legislature". Prairie Public News. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
- ^ Meier, Ben, ed. (1981). North Dakota blue book. p. 158. Retrieved May 15, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Swiontek for ND". Steve Swiontek. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Swiontek | North Dakota Legislative Branch". ndlegis.gov. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Stutsman Republicans Back Andrews for Another Term". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. Associated Press. June 5, 1972. p. 3. Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b Carvell, Kevin (March 1, 1978). "Young Fargo Solon Already Experienced". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. Associated Press. p. 13. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Members of the Legislature". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. October 14, 1976. p. 8. Retrieved April 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c Huebner, Robin (November 19, 2022). "Steve Swiontek's return to the North Dakota Legislature sets a new record". The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ "Steve Swiontek | North Dakota Legislative Branch". ndlegis.gov. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "FMWF Chamber honors Steve Swiontek as 2019 Legacy Leader". InForum. September 12, 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ "Official Abstract of Votes Cast at the General Election Held November 2, 1976". The Bismarck Tribune. Bismarck, North Dakota. December 16, 1976. p. 11. Retrieved May 15, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.