Daniel J. Rasmussen (born August 12, 1947) is the Iowa State Representative from the 23rd District since 2011. A

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, he had previously served in the

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from 2003 to 2009. He received his BS from

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. He is the Executive Director for the Iowa Chapter of Land Improvement Contractors of America (ILICA).Iowa Land Improvement Contractors of America
/ref> , Rasmussen serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Agriculture, Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. His prior political experience included serving on the

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Electoral history

Rasmussen first ran for election to the Iowa House in 2000, losing the election to the 28th District's incumbent

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, Steve Falck. The legislative districts were redrawn for the 2002 election, and Rasmussen defeated Democratic opponent Jeanette Randall in the race for the 23rd District. Rasmussen won re-election biennially until 2008, when he lost to Democrat Gene Ficken. In 2010, Rasmussen won the seat back in a re-match with Ficken. *incumbent

References

External links

Rasmussen on Project Vote Smart

Rasmussen's Capitol Web Address
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rasmussen, Dan Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives 1947 births Living people Iowa State University alumni People from Independence, Iowa