Jim Joy (born April 18, 1977) is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2023. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Joy represents District 4B in northwestern Minnesota, which includes the cities of Detroit Lakes and Dilworth and parts of Becker and Clay Counties. Early life, education and career Joy was born and grew up in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. He has served as a volunteer firefighter and on the police reserve. Joy was on the Hawley, Minnesota City Council for two years and served as mayor for six years. Minnesota House of Representatives Joy was first elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2022, following the retirement of DFL incumbent Paul Marquart. Joy serves on the State and Local Government Finance and Policy Committee and the Taxes Committee. Electoral history Personal life Joy lives in Hawley, Minnesota with his wife, Stephanie, and their three children. References External links Living people 1977 births Republican Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians Minnesota city council members Mayors of places in Minnesota People from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota People from Hawley, Minnesota