Rod Halvorson

Rod N. Halvorson
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 7th district
In office January 9, 1995 – January 10, 1999
Preceded by	James B. Kersten
Succeeded by	Michael Sexton
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 13th district 46th (1979-83)
In office January 8, 1979 – January 8, 1995
Preceded by	Jerome Fitzgerald
Succeeded by	Michael G. Cormack
Personal details
Born	(1949-12-23) December 23, 1949 Appleton, Minnesota
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Saint Paul, MN
Alma mater	Moorhead State University
Occupation	Association Management & Real Estate Agent
Profession	Political & Community Activist
Website	Halvorson's legislative website

Rodney N. Halvorson (born December 23, 1949) is an Iowa state legislator and political activist. Halvorson was born and raised in Appleton, Minnesota. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa Senate from 1995 to 1999, representing the 7th District. From 1979 to 1995, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 46th and 13th Districts.

Biography

Halvorson was born and raised in Appleton, Minnesota. After high school, he was a public administration intern at the University of Minnesota and received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Moorhead State University in 1971. Halvorson pursued graduate studies in community and regional planning North Dakota State University and in public administration at Drake University.

From 1972-78, Halvorson worked for Iowa Congressman Berkley Bedell, serving as a campaign organizer and congressional district manager. From 1979-95, he served as a state representative, and as a state senator from 1995-99. During this time, Halvorson served as a member of the Democratic State Central committee, from 1979-82 and from 1992-94 and as an assistant House majority leader for the 70th-72nd General Assemblies.

In November of 2000, Halvorson moved back to his home state of Minnesota to accept a position as the Executive Director and chief lobbyist for the Minnesota Social Service Association (MSSA) in Saint Paul. He retired from this position in February of 2013.

In 2014, Halvorson attempted a political comeback by returning to Fort Dodge and running for the Webster County Board of Supervisors in District 4. Halvorson was defeated by the incumbent.

External links

• Senator Rod N. Halvorson official Iowa General Assembly site