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Merlin Bartz
| Merlin Bartz | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 6 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 1992-2002, 2009-2013 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State Senate | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $118/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Iowa House of Representatives | ||
| 1991-1992 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Luther College, 1983 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 16, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Mason City, IA | |
| Profession | Farmer/Laborer | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Bartz earned his BA from Luther College in 1983.
Bartz has worked in the following positions: Livestock and Grain Farming, Grafton Industries, David Manufacturing Company, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment for the United States Department of Agriculture, and Central Region Assistant Chief for the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bartz served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Bartz served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Human Resources Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Natural Resources Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Iowa State Senate
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Bartz ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting he ran in district 26. Bartz ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and was defeated by District 8 incumbent Mary Jo Wilhelm in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 26, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Mary Jo Wilhelm Incumbent |
50.2% | 15,530 | |
| Republican | Merlin Bartz Incumbent | 49.8% | 15,404 | |
| Total Votes | 30,934 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bartz was elected to the 6th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Doug Thompson (D) and Kenneth J. Abrams (I). [3] Bartz raised $101,582 for his campaign, while Thompson raised $150,462 and Abrams raised $0. [4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 6 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Merlin Bartz (R)
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14,299 | |||
| Doug Thompson (D) | 12,496 | |||
| Kenneth J. Abrams | 2,241 | |||
Campaign donors
2008
In 2008 Bartz collected $101,582 in donations.[5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowans for Tax Relief | $5,000 |
| Dryden, Steve and Patricia | $4,000 |
| Iowa Republican Party | $3,800 |
| Iowa Hospital Association | $2,500 |
Recent news
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- Governor signs 'Entrepreneurial Bill' into law, allowing Crestwood FFA Chapter ... - Cresco Times Plain Dealer
- State and local leaders gather to celebrate grand opening of Wilder Business ... - Decorah Journal
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Personal
Bartz and his wife, Lisa, have three children.
External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Merlin Bartz
- Iowa Senate Republican Caucus Profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Merlin Bartz on Facebook
References
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| Preceded by Thurman Gaskill |
Iowa State Senate District 6 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Mark Segebart (R) |
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