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Dick Dearden
| Dick Dearden | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 16 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1995-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 18 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1994 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Des Moines East High School, 1957 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | Iowa National Guard | |
| Years of service | 1956-1962 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 3, 1938 | |
| Place of birth | Des Moines, IA | |
| Profession | Job Developer, 5th Judicial District | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Dearden received his diploma from Des Moines East High School in 1957.
Dearden was a Representative for Almalgated Meat Cutters. He has also worked as Supervisor for AMF Lawn and Garden. He served in the Iowa National Guard from 1956 to 1962. He has been a Job Developer for the 5th Judicial District since 1986.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dearden served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Labor and Business Relations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dearden served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor and Business Relations | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environment, Chair | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dearden served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Labor and Business Relations | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Dearden ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in District 16. Dearden ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated David Scott Edwards in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 16, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Dick Dearden Incumbent |
65.5% | 16,065 | |
| Republican | David Scott Edwards | 34.5% | 8,469 | |
| Total Votes | 24,534 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Dearden was re-elected to the 34th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Scott Strosahl (R).[3] Dearden raised $26,705 for his campaign, while Strosahl raised $4,995. [4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 34 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dick Dearden (D)
|
17,705 | |||
| Scott Strosahl (R) | 9,615 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Dearden collected $26,705 in donations.[5]
Four of his largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $3,500 |
| Chesley, Stanley M. | $2,000 |
| Laborers Local 353 | $1,000 |
| Iowa Motor Truck Association | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Dick Dearden News Feed
- Iowa Senate passes property tax reform - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Iowa Senate panel seeks investigator for ethics complaint against senator - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- DIGEST: Iowa gas prices continue decline - Sioux City Journal
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Personal
Dearden and his wife, Sharon, have three children.
External links
- Sen. Dearden's Senate Website
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Dick Dearden
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Tom Hancock (D) |
Iowa State Senate District 16 2005–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa State Senate District 34 1995–2013 |
Succeeded by Liz Mathis (D) |
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