Joan Heckaman

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Joan Heckaman
North Dakota State Senate District 23
Incumbent
Assumed office 2007
Current term ends 2011
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Retired
Website	Senate Website

Joan Heckaman (b. April 30, 1946) is a Democratic member of the North Dakota Senate, representing District 23.

Education

Heckaman earned her BS from Valley City State in 1967. She then received her MS from Minot State University in 1995.

Professional experience

Heckaman was a Special Ed Teacher for East Central Special Education from 1985 to 2004. She is now retired.

Political experience

Heckaman was Secretary/Treasurer for District 23 from 1998 to the present. She was also a candidate for the North Dakota State House of Representatives, District 23, in 2004. She joined the North Dakota State Senate in 2007 and has served in that position since. She represents the 23rd district.

Committee membership

• Agriculture Committee, North Dakota Senate
• Human Services Committee, North Dakota Senate

Personal life

Heckaman and her husband Duane have four children.

External links

• Official North Dakota State Senate website
• Project Vote Smart profile
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000

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