Janet Petersen
| Janet Petersen | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 18 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2013-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Iowa House of Representatives District 64 | ||
| 2001-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Iowa | |
| Master's | Drake University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 1, 1970 | |
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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She is a member of the 21st Century Forum, American Danish Brotherhood, Des Moines Arts Festival Board of Directors, Big Sister with Big Brothers/Big Sisters, on the Board of Directors of the Small Business Development Centers, and a member of the Walnut Hills Methodist Church. Petersen served on the Staff of the 1992 Clinton/Gore Presidential Campaign, was a Lobbyist for the American Heart Association, and a Senior Account Executive for Strategic America.
Petersen graduated from the University of Northern Iowa with a B.A. in communications/public relations in 1992. She went on to earn an M.A. in integrated communications from Drake University in 1999.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Petersen served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Government Oversight, Chair | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Petersen served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Government Oversight | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Petersen served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce, Chair | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Petersen ran in the 2012 election for Iowa State Senate District 18. She ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Vicki Stogdill in the general election on November 6, 2012. [1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 18, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Janet Petersen |
69.2% | 18,954 | |
| Republican | Vicki Stogdill | 30.8% | 8,455 | |
| Total Votes | 27,409 | |||
2010
Petersen won re-election to the 64th District seat against Dan Kennedy (R). Petersen had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010. [3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 64 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janet Petersen (D)
|
6,689 | |||
| Dan Kennedy (R) | 3,626 | |||
| Vicki Stogdill (Ind) | 1,490 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Petersen was re-elected to the 64th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Steve Svejda (R). [4] Petersen raised $75,960 for her campaign, while Svejda raised $444. [5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 64 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Janet Petersen (D)
|
10,259 | |||
| Steve Svejda (R) | 5,034 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Petersen collected $55,185 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[6]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Janet Petersen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $7,500 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $4,700 |
| Iowa Association Of Realtors | $3,000 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $2,000 |
| AFSCME Iowa Council 61 | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $55,185 |
2008
In 2008 Petersen collected $75,960 in donations.[7]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Credit Union League | $9,500 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $4,000 |
| Iowa Bankers Association | $3,000 |
| Qwest Communications | $2,250 |
Recent news
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- State Sen. Jack Hatch opens gubernatorial campaign committee (UPDATED) - DesMoinesRegister.com
- DIGEST: Branstad signs Targeted Jobs program extension - Sioux City Journal - Sioux City Journal
- Drop in Federal Funding Reason for Iowa Food Bank Bill - KCRG
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External links
- Janet Petersen's Personal Website
- Janet Petersen on the Iowa House Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 17, 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 Janet Petersen
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| Preceded by Liz Mathis (D) |
Iowa State Senate District 18 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 64 2001–2013 |
Succeeded by Bruce Bearinger (D) |
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