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Jeff Danielson
| Jeff Danielson | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 30 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| President Pro Tempore, Iowa State Senate | ||
| 2006-2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2004 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Iowa | |
| Associate's | Hawkeye Community College | |
| Master's | University of Northern Iowa, 2004 | |
| Military service | ||
| Service/branch | United States Navy | |
| Years of service | 1988-1994 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | August 6, 1970 | |
| Place of birth | Waterloo, IA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Danelson earned his AA from Hawkeye Community College. He went on to receive his BA in Public Administration from the University of Northern Iowa. He later earned his MPP from the University of Northern Iowa in 2004.
Danielson was Electronics Warfare Technician 2nd Class in the United States Navy from 1988 to 1994. He is currently a Firefighter for Cedar Falls, Iowa. He is also Commissioner of the Iowa Department of Transportation.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Danielson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • State Government, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs, Vice-chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Danielson served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • State Government, Chair | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs, Vice-chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Danielson served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
Elections
2014
- See also: Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014
Danielson is considered a potential Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa in 2014.[1]
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Danielson ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in district 30. Danielson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Matt Reisetter in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa State Senate, District 30, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jeff Danielson Incumbent |
51% | 16,946 | |
| Republican | Matt Reisetter | 49% | 16,265 | |
| Total Votes | 33,211 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Danielson was re-elected to the 10th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Walt Rogers (R). A districtwide recount was conducted after one of the closest races in Black Hawk County history. On November 26, 2008, Rogers conceded the race.[4][5]
Danielson raised $270,574 for his campaign, while Rogers raised $78,184. [6]
| Iowa State Senate, District 10, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jeff Danielson Incumbent |
50% | 16,103 | |
| Republican | Walt Rogers | 50% | 16,081 | |
| Total Votes | 32,184 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Danielson collected $270,574 in donations.[7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Senate Democratic Majority Fund | $98,843 |
| International Association of Fire Fighters | $20,000 |
| AFSCME Iowa Council 61 | $10,000 |
| All Children Matter | $8,171 |
Personal
Danielson and his wife, Kim, have two children.
Recent news
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Jeff Danielson News Feed
- Handful of Democrats eyeing Braley seat in northeast Iowa - DesMoinesRegister.com
- State Sen. Jack Hatch opens gubernatorial campaign committee (UPDATED) - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Capitol digest: Pollution inspectors, Humvee helpers, elder abuse - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
- Universities should allow for more public comment, task force members say - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Regents transparency task force hears from local residents - Iowa City Press Citizen
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External links
- Sen. Danielson's Website
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Jeff Danielson
- Iowa Senate Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Jeff Danielson on Facebook
- Jeff Danielson on Twitter
References
- ↑ 'Desmoines Register, "Register Exclusive: Bruce Braley weighs bid for governor," January 13, 2013
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 17, 2012
- ↑ WCF Courier "Walt Rogers concedes Senate 10 race," November 26, 2008
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Money Raised, Iowa Candidates
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Jeff Danielson
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