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John Heilemann

b. 1966

American journalist

Journalist Writer News presenter
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About John Heilemann

Born 1966. John Heilemann is an American journalist, writer and news presenter.

John Arthur Heilemann (born January 23, 1966) is an American journalist and national affairs analyst for NBC News and MSNBC. With Mark Halperin, he co-authored Game Change and Double Down (2013), books about presidential campaigning. Heilemann has formerly been a staff writer for New York, Wired, and The Economist.

Early life and education Heilemann was born in Los Angeles in 1966 and grew up in Canoga Park. His family was originally from Wisconsin. Heilemann earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism and political science from Northwestern University and a Master of Public Policy degree from the Harvard Kennedy School.

In 2019, Heilemann and John Battelle founded the Recount. The Recount has a website with video, podcasts, and a newsletter.

Personal life Heilemann was married to Diana Rhoten from 2006 until 2024. He currently lives in Manhattan.

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Important facts

Born
23 January 1966, Los Angeles
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Journalist, writer, News presenter
Nationality
United States
Education
Northwestern University, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Medill School of Journalism, Harvard University
Also known as
John Arthur Heilemann

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Heilemann?

American journalist

When was John Heilemann born?

John Heilemann was born on 23 January 1966 in Los Angeles.

What is John Heilemann's occupation?

John Heilemann is a journalist, writer and news presenter.

What nationality is John Heilemann?

John Heilemann is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Heilemann

· Wikidata: Q11978977

· DBpedia: John Heilemann

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