Joe Bolkcom

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Joseph Bolkcom
Iowa State Senator, 39th District
In office 1998 – present
Succeeded by	Incumbent
Born	July 29, 1956 Bloomington, Minnesota
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Karen Kubby
Residence	Iowa City, Iowa
Religion	Catholic
Website	Bolkcom's website

Joseph Bolkcom (born July 29, 1956) is a member of the Iowa Senate. He was elected to the Senate in 1998. He was reelected in 2002, and again in 2006. He previously served six years on the Johnson County Board of Supervisors. Bolkcom represents the 39th District of the General Assembly, which includes most of metropolitan Iowa City.

Contents 1 2006 Election 2 Committee Involvement 3 Personal History 4 External Links

[edit] 2006 Election

Bolkcom was re-elected in the 2006 General Election by a margin of 78% (14,816 votes). [1] His only opponent was Jay Christensen-Szalanski, an Independent, who received 22% of the vote.

[edit] Committee Involvement

Bolkcom currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Appropriations committee; the Commerce committee; the Human Resources committee; the Natural Resources and Environment committee; and the Ways and Means committee, where he is chair.

[edit] Personal History

Bolkcom graduated from Saint Ambrose University in Davenport in 1983. He went on to earn a master's degree in Public Affairs from the University of Iowa. Bolkcom is a member of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union, and the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club.

[edit] External Links

Bolkcom's official website
Bolkcom at the Iowa Senate's website
Bolkcom on Project Vote Smart

Preceded by ??

Iowa State Senator, 39th District 1998-present

Succeeded by Incumbent