Jerry Behn

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Jerry Behn
Iowa State Senate District 23
Incumbent
Assumed office 1996
Current term ends 2012
Political party	Republican
Profession	Farmer
Website	Senate website

Jerry Behn (b. January 31, 1954) is a Republican member of the Iowa Senate, representing District 23.

Education

Behn has received his high school diploma.

Professional experience

Behn is a farmer.

Political experience

Behn was County Supervisor for Boone County from 1995 to 1996. He joined the Iowa State Senate in 1996 and has served in that position since. He is currently Assistant Minority Leader, representing the 23rd district.

Committee membership

• Agriculture Committee, Iowa Senate
• Commerce Committee, Iowa Senate
• Environment & Energy Independence Committee, Iowa Senate
• Ethics Committee, Iowa Senate
• State Government Committee, Iowa Senate

Personal life

Behn and his wife, Denise, have four children.

External links

• Official Iowa State Senate website of Jerry Behn
• Project Vote Smart biography
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998

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