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Deborah Berry
| Deborah Berry | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 62 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Waterloo City Council | ||
| 2000-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Upper Iowa University, 1998 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 2, 1958 | |
| Place of birth | Waterloo. IA | |
| Profession | Site Coordinator, At-Risk Youth After School Program | |
| Religion | Baptist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Berry works as Site Coordinator with an At-Risk Youth After School Program.
She is a member of the Boys/Girls Club of America of Black Hawk County, Family and Children Council, Iowa Community Education Association, Iowa After school alliance, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, New Iowans Interim Committee, and Quakerdale.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
| • Environmental Protection | ||||
| • Labor | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Oversight | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Berry served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Oversight | ||||
| • Human Resources, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
| • Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Berry ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 62. Berry ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. No Republican candidates filed in the district. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
2010
Berry won re-election to the 22nd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. She was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Berry was re-elected to the 22nd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives with no opposition. [5] She raised $38,381 for her campaign. [6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 22 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Deborah Berry (D)
|
10,081 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Berry collected $11,300 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Deborah Berry's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $1,500 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | $750 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $750 |
| Iowa Association Of Realtors | $750 |
| Iowa Association Of Electric Cooperatives | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $11,300 |
2008
In 2008 Berry collected $38,381 in donations.[8]
Four of her largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Credit Union League | $2,750 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $1,750 |
| Great Plains Laborers District Council | $1,600 |
| International Association of Fire Fighters | $1,000 |
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External links
- Deborah Berry's Personal Website
- Deborah Berry on the Iowa Legislature Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Berry
- ↑ 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 Deborah Berry
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Bruce Hunter (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 62 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 22 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Greg Forristall (R) |
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