Brian Schoenjahn

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Brian Schoenjahn
Iowa State Senate District 12
Incumbent
Assumed office 2004
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Legislator
Website	Senate website

Brian Schoenjan is a Democratic member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 12.

Education

Schoenjahn earned his BA in Social Science from the University of Northern Iowa. He went on to earn his MA in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa.

Professional experience

Schoenjahn was a teacher for Starmont Community Schools from 1972 to 2005.

Political experience

Schoenjahn was Mayor of Arlington from 1977 to 2004. He joined the Iowa State Senate in 2004. He has served in that position since, representing the 12th district.

Committee membership

• Appropriations Committee, Iowa Senate
• Education Committee, Iowa Senate
• Judiciary Committee, Iowa Senate
• Local Government Committee, Iowa Senate
• Natural Resources Committee, Iowa Senate

Personal life

Schoenjahn and his wife, Barbara, have one child.

External links

• Official Iowa State Senate website of Brian Schoenjan
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004

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