Lisa Heddens
| Lisa Heddens | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 46 | ||
| 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 | Iowa State University, 1989 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 6, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, MN | |
| Profession | Brain Injury Association of Iowa | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Heddens' professional experience includes working as Interim Co-Director of the Ask Resource Center, Family Support Coordinator in the US Army Reserves, and substitute teacher.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Heddens served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Economic Growth | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Heddens served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • Veterans Affairs | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Heddens served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Public Safety | ||||
Elections
2012
Heddens ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 46. Heddens ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Stephen Quist (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 46, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Lisa Heddens Incumbent |
62.9% | 8,830 | |
| Republican | Stephen Quist | 37.1% | 5,209 | |
| Total Votes | 14,039 | |||
2010
Heddens won re-election to the 46th District seat against Chad R. Steenhoek (R). Heddens had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 46 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lisa Heddens (D)
|
8,002 | |||
| Chad R. Steenhoek (R) | 5,850 | |||
| Tyler Pauly (Lib) | 350 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Heddens was re-elected to the 46th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Eric Cooper (L). [4] Heddens raised $46,576 for her campaign, while Cooper raised $1,500. [5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 46 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Lisa Heddens (D)
|
11,953 | |||
| Eric Cooper (R) | 3,124 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Heddens collected $54,890 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[6]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Lisa Heddens's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Democratic Party | $6,406 |
| Iowa Hospital Association | $3,500 |
| Iowa Association Of Community Providers | $3,000 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $3,000 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $2,250 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $54,890 |
2008
In 2008 Heddens collected $46,576 in donations.[7]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Credit Union League | $6,500 |
| Iowa Hospital Association | $2,500 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $2,500 |
| Lawlor, Elena | $2,300 |
| MacGilvray, James P. | $2,300 |
Personal
Heddens is Vice President of The Legal Center for Special Education, and member of the Westory Volunteer Fire Department Board.[8]
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External links
- Lisa Heddens's Personal Website
- Lisa Heddens on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
References
- ↑ 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 Lisa Heddens
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Heddens
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