Jerry Behn
| Jerry Behn | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 24 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1997-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 16 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 1996 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| County Supervisor, Boone County | ||
| 1995-1996 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 31, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Boone County, IA | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Behn has received his high school diploma.
Behn is a farmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Behn served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Behn served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Natural Resources & Environment | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Behn served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Environment & Energy Independence | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Behn ran for re-election to Iowa State Senate District 24 in 2012. Behn ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Shelly Stotts in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 24, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Jerry Behn Incumbent |
54.8% | 17,035 | |
| Democratic | Shelly Stotts | 45.2% | 14,049 | |
| Total Votes | 31,084 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Behn was re-elected to the 24th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Albert Sorensen (D). [3] Behn raised $157,379 for his campaign, while Sorensen raised $22,667. [4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 24 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jerry Behn (R)
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22,970 | |||
| Albert Sorensen (D) | 16,223 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
Recent news
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Jerry Behn News Feed
- Iowa Speedway money part of wide-ranging Senate budget bill - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- Iowa Senate passes food assistance measure - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
- 21 Iowa senators back putting abortion ban to vote - Iowa City Press Citizen
- Iowa Senate bill would allow ATVs to be driven on roads - Iowa Farmer Today
- Iowa Senate panel seeks investigator for ethics complaint against senator - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- Drop in Federal Funding Reason for Iowa Food Bank Bill - KCRG
- Food banks hopeful Iowa lawmakers will approve funding - Wisfarmer
- History Shows Senate Primary Field May Solidify Late - The Iowa Republican
- State Senate passes food bank measure - Fort Dodge Messenger
- Urbandale's Zaun Backs Fetal 'Personhood' Amendment - Patch.com
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Personal
Behn and his wife, Denise, have four children.
External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Jerry Behn
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
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