Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 45 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Iowa | |
| Master's | Iowa State University, 1987 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Ames, IA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Wessel-Kroeschell is an Independent Desktop Publisher with Iowa State University. She has served as Assistant to Senator Ralph Rosenberg and State Representative Bill Bernau.
She is a Board Member of ACCESS, and has been President/Vice President/Treasurer of her Church Council.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Protection | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Environmental Protection | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules, Chair | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Wessel-Kroeschell ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 45. Wessel-Kroeschell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Dane Nealson (R) and Eric Cooper (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Incumbent |
59.3% | 8,699 | |
| Republican | Dane Nealson | 34.6% | 5,081 | |
| Libertarian | Eric Cooper | 6.1% | 888 | |
| Total Votes | 14,668 | |||
2010
Wessel-Kroeschell won re-election to the 45th District seat against Karin Sevde (R). Wessel-Kroeschell had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
|
4,396 | |||
| Karin Sevde (R) | 3,389 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wessel-Kroeschell was re-elected to the 45th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Ryan Rhodes (R). [5] Wessel-Kroeschell raised $32,333 for her campaign, while Rhodes raised $10,039. [6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
|
8,589 | |||
| Ryan Rhodes (R) | 6,168 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Wessel-Kroeschell collected $27,706 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Beth Wessel-Kroeschell's campaign in 2010 | |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $1,500 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $1,500 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $1,000 |
| Iowa Society Of Anesthesiologists | $500 |
| Iowa Association Of Community Providers | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $27,706 |
2008
In 2008 Wessel-Kroeschell collected $32,333 in donations.[8]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $2,500 |
| Story County Democratic Central Committee | $2,000 |
| International Association of Fire Fighters | $1,000 |
| Great Plains Laborers District Council | $1,000 |
| Barzun, Matthew W. | $1,000 |
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External links
- Beth Wessel-Kroeschell's Personal Website
- Beth Wessel-Kroeschell on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Beth Wessel-Kroeschell on Facebook
- Beth Wessel-Kroeschell on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wessel-Kroeschell
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Official Iowa House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election results
- ↑ Iowa House of Reps., 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
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