Ryan Winkler

Ryan Winkler
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 46A district
44B (2007–2013)
In office
January 3, 2007 – July 1, 2015
Preceded by Ron Latz
Succeeded by Peggy Flanagan
Personal details
Born (1975-12-30) December 30, 1975
Bemidji, Minnesota
Political party Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party
Spouse(s) Jenny
Children 2
Residence Golden Valley, Minnesota
Alma mater Harvard College
University of Minnesota Law School
Profession attorney, legislator
Religion Lutheran

Ryan Patrick Winkler (born December 30, 1975) is Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL), he represented District 46A, which includes portions of the cities of Golden Valley, Plymouth, and St. Louis Park in Hennepin County.[1]

Education

Winkler graduated with a B.A. in history from Harvard University in 1998 and J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2001.[1]

Minnesota House of Representatives

He was first elected in 2006, and was re-elected in 2008, 2010, 2012, and 2014.

Elections

2014 Minnesota State Representative- House 46A[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
DFL Ryan Winkler 10666 66.17
Republican Timothy O. Manthey 5425 33.66
2012 Minnesota State Representative- House 46A[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
DFL Ryan Winkler 15249 65.89
Republican John Swanson 7860 33.96
2010 Minnesota State Representative- House 44B[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
DFL Ryan Winkler 10605 64.64
Republican Rick Rice 5788 35.28
2008 Minnesota State Representative- House 44B[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
DFL Ryan Winkler 14524 66.80
Republican Bill Kadue 7162 32.94
2006 Minnesota State Representative- House 44B[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
DFL Ryan Winkler 11987 69.29
Republican John Palmatier 5276 30.50

Resignation

On May 21, 2015, Winker announced he would resign effective July 1, 2015. His wife Jenny, accepted a job as an executive with the Rezidor Hotel Group, which is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium and his family is moving there to support her.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Minnesota Legislators Past & Present - Legislator Record - Winkler, Ryan". Venus.library.leg.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2010-07-20.
  2. ↑ "Results for State Representative District 46A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Results for State Representative District 46A". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Results for State Representative District 44B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Results for State Representative District 44B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  6. ↑ "Results for State Representative District 44B". Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved July 1, 2015.
  7. ↑ http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_28161781/sharp-tongued-dfl-rep-ryan-winkler-resign-move
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