Jack Drake
| Jack Drake | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 21 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1993-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 20 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1992 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Atlantic High School | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 29, 1934 | |
| Place of birth | Walnut, IA | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | United Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Drake's professional experience includes working as a farmer, and President of the East Pottawattamie Extension Council.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Drake served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Drake served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Drake served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Environmental Protection | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
Drake ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 21. Drake ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated John Rose in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 21, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Rose Incumbent |
56.9% | 8,322 | |
| Democratic | Jack Drake | 43.1% | 6,297 | |
| Total Votes | 14,619 | |||
2010
Drake won re-election to the 57th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 57 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jack Drake (R)
|
7,817 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Drake was re-elected to the 57th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Ron Rosmann (D). [4] Drake raised $40,590 for his campaign, while Rosmann raised $14,114. [5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 57 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jack Drake (R)
|
8,317 | |||
| Ron Rosmann (D) | 5,835 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Drake collected $20,410 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[6]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jack Drake's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association | $1,500 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $1,000 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $1,000 |
| Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association | $750 |
| John Deere & Co | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $20,410 |
2008
In 2008 Drake collected $40,590 in donations.[7]
HIs four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Republican Party | $9,325 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $2,500 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $2,500 |
| Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association | $1,500 |
Personal
Drake is a member of 4-H, Cattlemen's Association, Corn Growers, East Pottawattamie County Farm Bureau, Pottawattamie County Republican Central Committee, Pottawattamie County Taxpayers Association, Soybean Association, United Methodist Church, and the Walnut Area Development Association.[8]
Recent news
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Jack Drake News Feed
- Red scare: Blind Chinese dissident claims Chinese communist conquest of US ... - Daily Caller
- McConnell campaign, tea party activist publicly spar over primary challenge - Daily Caller
- Castro government funded 'flu shot' abortion doctor's education in Cuba - Daily Caller
- Four gifts that will make dad's day on Fathers Day - Daily Caller
- Hatch's bid to run for governor 'likely' - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Leaders with Ginni Thomas: Dennis Michael Lynch - Daily Caller
- Star Shots
- Honors and Awards: Week of May 24 - Business Record
- Register Exclusive: Harkin will give his papers to Drake - Shreveport Times
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External links
- Jack Drake on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ 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 Jack Drake
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Drake
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Anesa Kajtazovic (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 21 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 57 1993–2013 |
Succeeded by Nancy Dunkel (D) |
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