Matt Bliss
| Matt Bliss | |
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| Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from the 5A district | |
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Assumed office January 3, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | John Persell |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican Party of Minnesota |
| Spouse(s) |
Christine (died of cancer) Emily |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Pennington |
| Occupation | small business owner |
Matt Bliss is an American politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 5A in northern Minnesota.
Early life, education, and career
Bliss joined the Navy after high school and was trained in electronics.[1] He owns Bliss Point Resort along Cass Lake and is the president of the Pennington Resort Association.[2] He unsuccessfully sought election to the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners in 2014, losing to Keith Winger.[3]
Minnesota House of Representatives
Bliss was elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2016.
Personal life
Bliss is married to his wife, Emily, and they reside in Pennington.[4] He was previously married to Christine until she died of cancer. Bliss has four children and three grandchildren. He is a member of the Minnesota Deer Hunters’ Association, Pheasants Forever, Ducks Unlimited, and the Ruffed Grouse Society.[1]
References
- 1 2 "Matt Bliss announces plans to run for House dist. 5A". The Pilot-Independent. Adams Publishing Group. August 18, 2015. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ↑ "ELECTION 2016: District 5A: Bliss defeats incumbent Persell". Brainerd Dispatch. November 9, 2016. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ↑ Liedke, Matthew (August 7, 2015). "Bliss enters 2016 race for Minnesota House 5A seat". The Bemidji Pioneer. Forum Communications. Retrieved December 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Bliss, Matt". Minnesota Legislative Reference Library. Retrieved December 18, 2016.