Brian Schoenjahn
| Brian Schoenjahn | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 32 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| 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 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Mayor, Arlington | ||
| 1977-2004 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Iowa | |
| Master's | University of Northern Iowa | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Volunteer Emergency Medical Technician | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Schoenjahn earned his B.A. in Social Science from the University of Northern Iowa and his M.A. in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa. His professional experience includes working as a teacher for Starmont Community Schools.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Government Oversight, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environment | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Education, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environment | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Schoenjahn ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in district 32. Schoenjahn ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Elliott Henderson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 32, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Brian Schoenjahn Incumbent |
53.2% | 16,338 | |
| Republican | Elliott Henderson | 46.8% | 14,346 | |
| Total Votes | 30,684 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schoenjahn was re-elected to the 12th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Rebecca Wearmouth (R).[3] Schoenjahn raised $126,771 for his campaign, while Wearmouth raised $5,074. [4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Schoenjahn (D)
|
17,402 | |||
| Rebecca Wearmouth (R) | 9,641 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Schoenjahn collected $126,771 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Democratic Party | $57,729 |
| 1st Gateway Credit Union | $6,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $3,000 |
| Master Builders of Iowa | $2,500 |
Personal
Schoenjahn and his wife, Barbara, have one child.
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External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Brian Schoenjan
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004
- Brian Schoenjahn on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by Brad Zaun (R) |
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| Preceded by Donald B. Redfern |
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Succeeded by Joni Ernst (R) |
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