Chris Brase

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Chris Brase
Chris Brase.jpg
Iowa State Senate District 46
Incumbent
In office
January 14, 2013 - Present
Term ends
January 8, 2017
Years in position 0
PartyDemocratic
Compensation
Base salary$25,000/year
Per diem$135/day
Elections and appointments
Last electionNovember 6, 2012
First electedNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 8, 2016
Term limitsN/A
Websites
Office website
CandidateVerification

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Chris Brase is a Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 46. He was first elected to the chamber in 2012.

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Brase served on the following committees:

Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012
• Agriculture
• Labor and Business Relations
• Local Government, Vice-chair
• Natural Resources & Environment
• Transportation

Issues

Campaign themes

Brase's website highlights the following campaign themes:[1]

Putting Iowa families ahead of partisan politics.

  • Excerpt:"He’ll work with anyone who has a good idea – Republican or Democrat – and stand up to partisan politics on behalf of Iowa families. Protecting Iowa families is what he’s been trained to do."

Honoring Iowa veterans.

  • Excerpt:"Push for discounted tuition rates at Iowa colleges for returning veterans to transition back into Iowa’s workforce. Ensure banks can’t foreclose on soldiers while they’re in combat."

Chris Brase’s Plan for Iowa Families

  • Excerpt:"Cut property taxes for middle class families and local businesses and push for more low-interest loans for Main Street businesses."

Chris Brase’s Plan for Iowa's Future

  • Excerpt:"Link skilled workforce training at community colleges to local businesses so students are prepared for area jobs and are ready to hire upon graduation."

Elections

2012

See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012

Brase ran in the 2012 election for Iowa State Senate District 46. Brase ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated District 42 incumbent Shawn Hamerlinck in the general election on November 6, 2012. [2][3]

Iowa State Senate, District 46, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark.jpgChris Brase 53.4% 15,960
     Republican Shawn Hamerlinck Incumbent 46.6% 13,950
Total Votes 29,910

Campaign donors

2012

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References

  1. ↑ "chrisbraseforiowasenate," Official Campaign Website
  2. ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
  3. ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 17, 2012
Political offices
Preceded by
Gene Fraise (D) 		Iowa State Senate District 46
2013–present 		Succeeded by
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v • d • e
Democrat majority Current members of the Iowa State Senate
Senate President: Pam Jochum (D) • Majority Leader: Michael Gronstal (D) • Minority Leader: Bill Dix (R)
   
  1. Mark Chelgren (R)
  2. Rich Taylor (D)
  3. Joe Bolkcom (D)
  4. Thomas Courtney (D)
  5. Joe Seng (D)
  6. Chris Brase (D)
  7. Roby Smith (R)
  8. Dan Zumbach (R)
  9. Rita Hart (D)
  10. Pam Jochum (D)


Democratic (26) • Republican (24) • Iowa State Senate • Iowa House of Representatives
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