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Iowa Senate, District 15
The 15th District of the Iowa Senate is located in southern Iowa, and is currently composed of Jasper and Polk Counties. Current elected officials Zach Nunn is the senator currently representing the 15th District. The area of the 15th District contains two Iowa House of Representatives districts: *The 29th District (represented by Wes Breckenridge) *The 30th District (represented by Brian Lohse) The district is also located in Iowa's 2nd congressional district, which is represented by U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Iowa's 3rd congressional district, which is represented by Cindy Axne. Past senators The district has previously been represented by: * Theodore Perry * Arthur Gratias, 1983–1986 * Kenneth D. Scott, 1987–1990 * Allen Borlaug, 1991–1998 * Betty Soukup, 1999–2002 * Robert Dvorsky, 2003–2012 *Dennis Black, 2013–2014 *Chaz Allen, 2015–2018 *Zach Nunn, 2019–present See also *Iowa General Assembly *Iowa Senate The Iowa Senate is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upper House
An upper house is one of two Debate chamber, chambers of a bicameralism, bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the lower house.''Bicameralism'' (1997) by George Tsebelis The house formally designated as the upper house is usually smaller and often has more restricted power than the lower house. A legislature composed of only one house (and which therefore has neither an upper house nor a lower house) is described as Unicameralism, unicameral. Definite specific characteristics An upper house is usually different from the lower house in at least one of the following respects (though they vary among jurisdictions): Powers: *In a parliamentary system, it often has much less power than the lower house. Therefore, in certain countries the upper house **votes on only limited legislative matters, such as constitutional amendments, **cannot initiate most kinds of legislation, especially those pertaining to supply/money, fiscal policy **cannot vote a motion of no confidence again ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
Iowa's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers most of its southeastern part. It includes Davenport, Iowa City, Muscatine, Clinton, Burlington, Ottumwa, Fort Madison, Oskaloosa, Bettendorf, Newton and Pella. The bulk of its vote is cast in Iowa City and the Iowa side of the Quad Cities. The district has been represented by Republican Mariannette Miller-Meeks since 2021. Statewide races since 2000 Election results from statewide races: List of members representing the district Recent election results * 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 Rita Hart announced on March 31, 2021, that she was dropping her challenge before the House Administration Committee but maintained that her attempt to contest — which she lost by six votes —was valid. Historical district boundaries See also *Iowa's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dennis Black
Dennis H. Black (born December 18, 1939) is a former Democratic politician, from Lynnville Iowa. Black holds a bachelor's degree in forest management and a master's degree in natural resource economics from Utah State University. He was an author of The Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Fund while chairing the House Natural Resources Committee in Iowa's 73rd General Assembly. Black's career includes work as a natural resource analyst and consultant, service as the director of the Jasper County Conservation Board from 1970 to 2005, and the author of numerous natural resource management publications. His civic involvement includes service on the Newton Community Schools Board of Education, Jasper County Soil and Water District Commission, Des Moines River Greenbelt Commission, the Iowa Capitol Planning Commission, Jasper Community Foundation, and Terrace Hill Commission. He has also chaired the Jasper County Economic Development Commission. References External linksSenat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Dvorsky
Robert E. Dvorsky (born August 18, 1948) is a former Iowa State Senator from the 37th District (previously numbered the 15th District and 25th District). A Democrat, he received his BS and MPA from the University of Iowa and is a retired executive officer for the 6th Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services. Early life and education Senator Dvorksy was born in Burlington, Iowa in 1948. Dvorsky went to high school at University High School in Iowa City, and upon graduation enrolled at the University of Iowa receiving his Bachelor of Science and later his Master of Public Administration Iowa Legislature Dvorsky currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Education committee; the Rebuild Iowa committee; the Rules and Administration committee; and the Appropriations committee, where he is chair. His prior political experience includes serving as a representative in the Iowa House from 1987 to 1995, serving as the Mason City Superintendent of Rec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Betty Soukup
Betty A. Soukup (born February 3, 1947) is an American politician. Soukup was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia, on February 3, 1947. After graduating from Tripoli High School in 1965, she earned an associate's degree in business management from Northeast Iowa Community College in 1991, followed by a bachelor's degree in communications at Wartburg College two years later. Soukup is married to Robert, with whom she raised three children. Soukup was a Democratic member of the Iowa Senate from January 11, 1999, to January 12, 2003, representing District 15 District 15 or 15th district can refer to: U.S. political districts Federal level * Illinois's 15th congressional district * Michigan's 15th congressional district * Pennsylvania's 15th congressional district * Ohio's 15th congressional district S .... Prior to serving on the state senate, she was a city councilor. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Soukup, Betty 1947 births Living people 20th-century American politicians 20th-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allen Borlaug
Allen, Allen's or Allens may refer to: Buildings * Allen Arena, an indoor arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee * Allen Center, a skyscraper complex in downtown Houston, Texas * Allen Fieldhouse, an indoor sports arena on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence * Allen House (other) * Allen Power Plant (other) Businesses *Allen (brand), an American tool company *Allen's, an Australian brand of confectionery *Allens (law firm), an Australian law firm formerly known as Allens Arthur Robinson *Allen's (restaurant), a former hamburger joint and nightclub in Athens, Georgia, United States *Allen & Company LLC, a small, privately held investment bank *Allens of Mayfair, a butcher shop in London from 1830 to 2015 *Allens Boots, a retail store in Austin, Texas * Allens, Inc., a brand of canned vegetables based in Arkansas, US, now owned by Del Monte Foods *Allen's department store, a.k.a. Allen's, George Allen, Inc., Philadelphia, USA People * Allen ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenneth D
Kenneth is an English given name and surname. The name is an Anglicised form of two entirely different Gaelic personal names: ''Cainnech'' and '' Cináed''. The modern Gaelic form of ''Cainnech'' is ''Coinneach''; the name was derived from a byname meaning "handsome", "comely". A short form of ''Kenneth'' is '' Ken''. Etymology The second part of the name ''Cinaed'' is derived either from the Celtic ''*aidhu'', meaning "fire", or else Brittonic ''jʉ:ð'' meaning "lord". People :''(see also Ken (name) Ken is a masculine given name of Scottish / Scottish Gaelic origin. It is used either as a given name or as a short form of names with the letters "Ken" (like Kenneth, Kenan, Kendrick, Kendall, Kennedy, Mackenzie, Kenson, or Kenelm). Ken is a ... and Kenny)'' Places In the United States: * Kenneth, Indiana * Kenneth, Minnesota * Kenneth City, Florida In Scotland: * Inch Kenneth, an island off the west coast of the Isle of Mull Other * "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?", a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arthur Gratias
Arthur L. Gratias (May 1, 1920 – March 6, 2015) was an American politician in the state of Iowa. Gratias was born in Nora Springs, Iowa. He attended Wartburg College and the University of Northern Iowa. He served in the United States Army during World War II, for which he received the Légion d'honneur in 2013. Gratias farmed for 23 years. His career in education included five years of teaching experience and four years as an elementary school principal. Gratias then served 22 years on the school board. He was a member of the Iowa Senate from 1979 to 1987, serving the Iowa Senate, District 7, 7th and Iowa Senate, District 15, 15th districts as a Republican. References 1920 births 2015 deaths People from Nora Springs, Iowa Military personnel from Iowa Wartburg College alumni University of Northern Iowa alumni Iowa Republicans Farmers from Iowa Educators from Iowa United States Army personnel of World War II Recipients of the Legion of Honour Schoolteachers from Iowa Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Theodore Perry
Theodore Bolivar Perry (April 1, 1833 – May 14, 1921) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Iowa State Senate and as prosecuting attorney of Monroe County, Iowa. Perry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and, as an adolescent, moved with his family to Iowa. In early adulthood, he was a schoolteacher and, in 1852 began reading law in Albia, Iowa. In 1854 Perry was admitted to the Iowa Bar and went into practice with John S. Townsend. Perry became a successful attorney, was elected prosecuting attorney of Monroe County, Iowa, and also developed several commercial properties in Albia. He was elected to the Iowa State Board of Education in 1858, serving for four years. In 1877 he built a large "show residence" in Albia – an elaborate, High Victorian home that has since been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. He was later elected to the Iowa Senate representing the 15th district (then composed of Marion County, Iowa and Monroe County, Iowa). N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cindy Axne
Cynthia Lynne Axne (née Wadle; born April 20, 1965) is an American politician who is the U.S. representative from Iowa's 3rd congressional district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she narrowly defeated incumbent Republican David Young in the 2018 elections. The district is anchored in the state capital Des Moines; it includes much of the state's southwest quadrant, including Council Bluffs. Axne is the only Democrat in the United States House delegation from Iowa, of which she also serves as the dean. Axne ran for reelection in 2022 but lost to Republican challenger Zach Nunn, a U.S. Air Force officer. Early life and career Axne was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1965, the daughter of Terry and Joanne Wadle. She graduated from Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. She earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University. After graduating from college, Axne worked i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iowa's 3rd Congressional District
Iowa's 3rd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Iowa that covers its southwestern quadrant, which roughly consists of an area stretching from Des Moines to the borders with Nebraska and Missouri. From 2013 to 2022, the district covered the southwestern corner of the state, from the Des Moines metropolitan area on the northeastern end to the greater Council Bluffs area on the southwestern end. The district has been represented in the United States House of Representatives by Democrat Cindy Axne since 2019. At the time, it was one of seven districts that voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential election while being won by a Democrat. Statewide races since 2000 Election results from statewide races: List of members representing the district Recent election results , Democratic , rowspan=3 , David R. Nagle , 83,504 , rowspan=2 } , Republican , John McIntee , 69,386 , 55% – 45% , - , 1988 , 129,204 , Donald B. Redfe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mariannette Miller-Meeks
Mariannette Jane Miller-Meeks (born September 6, 1955) is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. representative from Iowa's 2nd congressional district since 2021. A member of the Republican Party, Miller-Meeks served as Iowa state senator for the 41st district from 2019 to 2021. Her district includes most of Iowa's southeastern quadrant, including Davenport, Bettendorf, Burlington, Iowa City, and Miller-Meeks's hometown of Ottumwa. Miller-Meeks ran three unsuccessful campaigns for the U.S. House against Dave Loebsack. When Loebsack retired in 2020, she ran again and defeated Rita Hart by a margin of six votes. She was reelected in 2022 by a margin of nearly seven percentage points. Early life Miller-Meeks was born in Herlong, California, in 1955. She enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 18 and served for 24 years, including as a nurse, physician, and member of the United States Army Reserve. She retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel. A fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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