John W. Beard

John Beard
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 16th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
2008
Personal details
Born November 4, 1951
Decorah, Iowa
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Rojene
Residence Decorah, Iowa

John W. Beard (born in 1951 in Decorah, Iowa)[1] is a Democratic politician, representing the 16th District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008. Beard lost his campaign for re-election to Bob Hager in 2010. Beard is currently the Democratic candidate for Senate District 28, which after redistricting, included part of the old House District 16. The Senate seat does not have an incumbent.

Early life and education

Beard was raised in Bedminster, New Jersey. He attended Rutgers University and the University of Miami.[1]

Career

Along with being a politician, Beard is also the owner and operator of Beard Welding and Machine.[1]

Organizations

He is a member in the following organizations:

Family

Beard is married to his wife RoJene and together they have two sons, a daughter, and two grandchildren.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "John W. Beard". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 15 November 2013.

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