title: Jerry Hertaus
text: # Jerry Hertaus
  
  Jerome Allan Hertaus (born July 8, 1952) is a Minnesota politician and member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 33A in the western Twin Cities metropolitan area.
  
  ## Education
  
  Hertaus graduated from St. Louis Park High School. He attended the University of Minnesota and North Hennepin Community College. He later attended and graduated from St. Mary's College.
  
  ## Minnesota House of Representatives
  
  Hertaus was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2012.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Hertaus is married to his wife, Sharon. They have three children and reside in Greenfield, Minnesota, where he served as mayor.
  
  