Mark L. Zieman (born January 14, 1945) was a Republican

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. He was formerly part of the leadership of the

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. He represented the largely rural 8th district, covering Allamakee, Winneshiek, Chickasaw and

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counties in the northeastern corner of the state. He served in the

2001–2009 and was a past co-chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee. Prior to his election to state office, he worked with various local government, Republican, and community organizations. His father was the previous state senator from his district. Zieman was re-elected in 2004 with 15,682 votes (55%), defeating Democratic opponent John Beard. He was an unsuccessful candidate in the Iowa Senate elections, 2008.

Committees

*State Government,

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*Education *Judiciary *Rules and Administration *Transportation *Ways and Means *Education Appropriations Subcommittee

References

External links

Iowa General Assembly - Senator Mark Zieman
official IA Senate website
Project Vote Smart - Mark Zieman
profile *''Follow the Money'' - Mark Zieman
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profile ;Online newspapers in the 8th district
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Zieman, Mark Republican Party Iowa state senators 1945 births Living people American Lutherans People from Postville, Iowa