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Joy, Jim

House 2023-Present (District 4B)

Party when first elected:  Republican

Counties Served:  Becker, Clay

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: 4/18/1977
Birth Place: Detroit Lakes, Minnesota
Birth County: Becker
Birth Country: United States
Date of Death:
Gender: Male
Religion:
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
City of Residence (when first elected): Hawley
Occupation (when first elected): Business owner

EDUCATION

OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE

Municipal Council/Aldermen: Hawley, Minnesota (City Council, 2 years); 08/2014 to 01/2017
Municipal Mayor: Hawley, Minnesota (City Mayor, 6 years); 01/2017 to 12/2022

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

Spouse: Stephanie
Children: Three children
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
Archie Whaley  - Great Great Grandfather

GENERAL NOTES

He grew up in Detroit Lakes.

He has served as a volunteer firefighter and on the police reserve.

Total Days Served: 810

SESSIONS SERVED

94th Legislative Session (2025-2026)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/5/2024
Residence: Hawley
Term of Office: 1/6/2025 to 1/3/2027
Counties Represented: Becker, Clay
Occupation: Business owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:

93rd Legislative Session (2023-2024)

  Session Details
Body: House
District: 04B
Elected: 11/8/2022
Residence: Hawley
Term of Office: 1/2/2023 to 1/5/2025
Counties Represented: Becker, Clay
Occupation: Business owner
Party: Republican
Bills Authored: Chief Author     Author
Committees:

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