Helen Miller
| Helen Miller | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 9 | ||
| 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 | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Howard University | |
| Master's | Our Lady of the Lake University | |
| J.D. | Georgetown University | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Newark, NJ | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Miller is an Attorney and Executive Director of Young at Art.
She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association, Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center Board, Iowa State Bar Association, National Black Caucus of State Legislators Executive Committee, State Agricultural and Rural Leaders Inc Board, and Webster County Crime Stoppers.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Growth | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • Natural Resources | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Miller served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Growth | ||||
| • Environmental Protection | ||||
| • Ethics, Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Miller ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 9. Miller ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Matt Alcazar in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 9, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Helen Miller Incumbent |
60.6% | 8,399 | |
| Republican | Matt Alcazar | 39.4% | 5,450 | |
| Total Votes | 13,849 | |||
2010
Miller won re-election to the 49th District seat against Matt Alcazar (R). Miller had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 49 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Helen Miller (D)
|
4,857 | |||
| Matt Alcazar (R) | 4,512 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Miller was re-elected to the 49th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Michael J. Littzen (R). [5] Miller raised $34,363 for her campaign, while Littzen raised $4,422. [6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 49 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Helen Miller (D)
|
7,901 | |||
| Michael J. Littzen (R) | 5,338 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Miller collected $34,235 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Helen Miller's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Democratic Party | $2,907 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $2,500 |
| Iowa State Bar Association | $1,450 |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association | $1,000 |
| Koch Industries | $900 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $34,235 |
2008
In 2008 Miller collected $34,363 in donations.[8]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $2,750 |
| Iowa State Bar Association | $2,100 |
| Great Plains Laborers District Council | $1,300 |
| Monsanto | $1,250 |
Personal
Miller and her husband have three children.[9]
Recent news
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- Truly Representing - Algona Upper Des Moines
- Will George W. Bush Ever Get Historians on His Side? - Yahoo! News
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External links
- Official campaign website
- Helen Miller's Official Website
- Helen Miller on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Helen Miller on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Miller
- ↑ 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 Helen Miller
- ↑ Official Campaign Website
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Stewart Iverson, Jr. (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 9 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 49 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Dave Deyoe (R) |
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