Amanda Ragan

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Amanda Ragan
Iowa State Senate District 7
Incumbent
Assumed office 2002
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Executive Director
Website	Senate website

Amanda Ragan (b. September 20, 1954) is a Democratic member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 7.

Education

Ragan earned her Bachelor's from Buena Vista University.

Professional experience

Ragan is the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels and the Community Kitchen of Northern Iowa. She has worked as a farmer and Human Resources Director in the past.

Political experience

Ragan was a Diplomat for the Mason City Chamber of Commerce. She joined the Iowa State Senate in 2002 and has served in that position since. She is former Assistant Minority Leader and current Assistant Majority Leader, representing the 7th district.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, Iowa Senate
• Human Resources Committee, Iowa Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Iowa Senate
• Rules and Administration Committee, Iowa Senate
• Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa Senate

Personal life

Ragan and her husband, James, have two children.

External links

• Official Iowa State Senate website of Amanda Ragan
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002

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