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Jo Oldson
| Jo Oldson | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 41 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Drake University | |
| J.D. | Drake University | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 15, 1956 | |
| Place of birth | Fort Dodge, IA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Oldson received her JD and BA from Drake University.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Oldson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Oldson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Oldson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations, Chair | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
Elections
2012
Oldson ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 41. Oldson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Clarke Davidson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 41, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Jo Oldson Incumbent |
70.5% | 12,055 | |
| Republican | Clarke Davidson | 29.5% | 5,054 | |
| Total Votes | 17,109 | |||
2010
Oldson won re-election to the 61st District seat against Darlene Blake (R). Oldson had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 61 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jo Oldson (D)
|
7,943 | |||
| Darlene Blake (R) | 4,274 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Oldson was re-elected to the 61st District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Eric Kohlsdorf (R). [5] Oldson raised $70,870 for her campaign, while Kohlsdorf raised $7,518. [6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 61 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Jo Oldson (D)
|
10,519 | |||
| Eric Kohlsdorf (R) | 5,213 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Oldson collected $53,348 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Jo Oldson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $4,500 |
| Iowa Democratic Party | $3,243 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $3,000 |
| Iowa Medical Society | $2,750 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $53,348 |
2008
In 2008 Oldson collected $70,870 in donations.[8]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Credit Union League | $8,500 |
| Iowa Medical Society | $4,250 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $4,000 |
| Iowa State Bar Association | $2,200 |
Recent news
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Jo Oldson News Feed
- Kermit Gosnell Guilty: Verdict Announced In Abortion Doctor Trial - Huffington ... - Huffington Post
- Poli-Takes: The Rattling of the Cages - The Moderate Voice
- 'Wide, wide gulf' between Iowa lawmakers on tax relief plans - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- HUFFPOST HILL - GOP: The President Took Away Your Airplane Pretzels - Huffington Post
- House GOP adds income tax rebate to its property tax plan - Radio Iowa - Radio Iowa
- Scenes From the University of Iowa 20th Anniversary Pow Wow - Indian Country Today Media Network
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External links
- Jo Oldson Official Website
- Jo Oldson on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Oldson
- ↑ 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 Jo Oldson
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Dan Kelley (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 41 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 61 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Anesa Kajtazovic (D) |
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