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Brian H. Schoenjahn | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office January 10, 2005 – January 8, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Kitty Rehberg |
| Succeeded by | Craig Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1949 (age 74–75) Carroll, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barbara |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Arlington, Iowa |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa (BA, MA) |
| Profession | Teacher |
| Website | Schoenjahn's website |
Brian H. Schoenjahn (born 1949) is a politician and a former Iowa State Senator from the 12th District.[1] A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa Senate from 2005 until 2017. He received his B.A. in Social Science and his M.A. in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa.
Schoenjahn currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Appropriations committee; the Judiciary committee; the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; and the Education committee, where he is vice chair. He also serves as chair of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Prior political experience includes serving as mayor of Arlington, Iowa from 1977 to 2004.
Schoenjahn was re-elected in 2008 with 17,402 votes, defeating Republican opponent Rebecca Wearmouth.[2]
Electoral history[edit]
Electoral history for Schoenjahn in the Iowa Senate.
| Year | % Schoenjahn | Opponent | Party affiliation | % of vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 52.8% | Ron Longmuir | Republican | 47.2% |
| 2008 | 64.3% | Rebecca Wearmouth | Republican | 35.7% |
| 2012 | 53.2% | Elliot Henderson | Republican | 46.8% |
References[edit]
- ^ "State Senator".
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2009-08-23.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links[edit]
- Senator Brian Schoenjahn official Iowa Legislature site
- Senator Brian Schoenjahn official Iowa General Assembly site
- State Senator Brian Schoenjahn official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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