Bernie Perryman is a Republican member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 14A in central Minnesota, including St. Cloud, Waite Park, St. Joseph, St. Augusta, and parts of Stearns County. A business owner in St. Cloud and married to spouse Keith, she was elected in 2022 to an open seat following redistricting and the retirement of incumbent Tama Theis. Notable achievements include serving as Co-Vice Chair of the Commerce Finance and Policy Committee, and positions on the Economic Development Finance and Policy, and Health Finance and Policy Committees. She co-authored the "Minnesota Bitcoin Act" in 2025 to enable state cryptocurrency payments and investments, and in 2026 supported legislation prohibiting virtual currency kiosks.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in marketing from Quincy College.
• Professional Background: Business owner, including Two Batteries Plus in St. Cloud.
• Political Experience: Elected to Minnesota House in 2022 ; announced candidacy for Minnesota State Senate District 14.