Jim Nash is a Republican representing District 48A in the Minnesota House of Representatives, serving the western Twin Cities exurbs in Carver County. Elected in 2014 to District 47A and switching to 48A in 2023, he is currently in his 6th term and holds the position of Republican Majority Whip. His occupation is in cybersecurity. Born September 23, 1967, in Bayshore, N.Y., he is married to Kim and has six children. Notable committee roles include Co-Chair of State Government Finance and Policy, and memberships on Ways and Means, Rules and Legislative Administration, Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy, and Housing Finance and Policy.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: B.A. in political geography/GIS from the University of Nebraska Omaha; attended graduate school in geography .
• Political Experience: Minnesota House of Representatives, District 47A ; District 48A ; Republican when first elected.