Joan Heckaman (born May 30, 1946) is a former North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 23rd district. She served as Senate Minority Leader from 2016 to 2022.

Heckaman was the Democratic-NPL nominee for lieutenant governor in 2016, running with Marvin Nelson. They lost the general election to Doug Burgum and Brent Sanford.

External links Senator Joan Heckaman official Legislative Assembly biography Project Vote Smart - Senator Joan Heckaman (ND) profile Follow the Money - Joan Heckaman 2006 2004 campaign contributions North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party - Senator Joan Heckaman profile