Jim Joy
Jim Joy (born April 18, 1977) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Joy represents District 4B in northwestern Minnesota, which includes the cities of Detroit Lakes and Dilworth and parts of Becker and Clay Counties.[1]
Jim Joy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 4B district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Marquart |
| Constituency | 4B (2023-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 18, 1977 Detroit Lakes, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Stephanie |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Hawley, Minnesota |
| Occupation | business owner |
Early life, education and career
Joy was born and grew up in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He has served as a volunteer firefighter and on the police reserve. Joy was on the Hawley, Minnesota, City Council for two years and served as mayor for six years.[1]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Joy was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, after the incumbent, Paul Marquart, retired. He serves on the State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee and the Taxes Committee.[1]
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Jim Joy | 10,780 | 62.88 | |||
| Democratic (DFL) | John Hest | 6,348 | 37.03 | |||
| Write-in | 15 | 0.09 | ||||
| Total votes | 17,143 | 100.0 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic (DFL) | ||||||
Personal life
Joy lives in Hawley, Minnesota, with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children.[1]
References
- "Joy, Jim - Legislator Record - Minnesota Legislators Past & Present". www.lrl.mn.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-25.
- "2022 Results for State Representative District 4B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved February 25, 2023.