Michael Gronstal
| Michael Gronstal | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 8 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 1985-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 8, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 28 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Leadership | ||
| Majority Leader, Iowa State Senate, | ||
| 2006-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 4, 2008 | |
| First elected | 1984 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Antioch College | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | January 29, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Council Bluffs, IA | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Gronstal was first elected to the Iowa Senate in 1984. He previously served on the Iowa House of Representatives. He also chaired the Pottawattamie County Democratic Party from 1986-1988, and serves on the Iowa Democratic Party State Central Committee.
Gronstal attended Loyola University. He went on to receive his BA from Antioch College.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gronstal served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Administration, Chair | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Gronstal served on this committee:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Rules and Administration, Chair | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Gronstal served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Labor and Business Relations | ||||
| • Rules and Administration | ||||
Elections
2014
- See also: Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014
Gronstal is considered a potential Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa in 2014.[1]
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Gronstal ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in district 8. Gronstal ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Al Ringgenberg in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa State Senate, District 8, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Michael Gronstal Incumbent |
55.3% | 12,632 | |
| Republican | Al Ringgenberg | 44.7% | 10,198 | |
| Total Votes | 22,830 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gronstal was re-elected to the 50th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Mark A. Brandenburg (R). [4] Gronstal raised $690,121 for his campaign, while Brandenburg raised $12,224. [5]
| Iowa State Senate, District 50 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Michael Gronstal (D)
|
13,375 | |||
| Mark A. Brandenburg (R) | 9,740 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2008
In 2008 Gronstal collected $690,121 in donations.[6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa State Education Association | $151,250 |
| Service Employees International Union | $25,000 |
| Iowa Democratic Party | $21,881 |
| Wells Fargo | $13,500 |
Personal
Gronstal and his wife, Connie Meisenbach, have two children.
Recent news
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Michael Gronstal News Feed
- Gronstal: Leaders may intervene to resolve Iowa education reform differences - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Key tasks left undone at Iowa Legislature - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Sticking points emerge among Iowa Senate Democrats on tax relief deal - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Iowa Senate holds 2-minute session; House meets for 3 minutes - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
- Iowa lawmakers mum on property tax relief plan - Sioux City Journal - Sioux City Journal
- Iowa House, Senate plod toward adjournment - Sioux City Journal - Sioux City Journal
- No approval yet on tax reform bill - SW Iowa News
- Iowa legislative leaders say they're close to deal on commercial property tax ... - The Republic
- Iowa Education Director Jason Glass a finalist for Colorado school post - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Wide-ranging Iowa tax relief accord reached - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
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External links
- Sen. Gronstal's Personal Website
- Sen. Gronstal's Senate Website
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Michael Gronstal
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2000, 1998
- Michael Gronstal on Facebook
References
- ↑ 'Desmoines Register, "Register Exclusive: Bruce Braley weighs bid for governor," January 13, 2013
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 17, 2012
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election Results
- ↑ Money Raised by Iowa Candidates, 2008
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Michael Gronstal
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Mary Jo Wilhelm (D) |
Iowa State Senate District 8 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa State Senate District 50 1985–2013 |
Succeeded by Pam Jochum (D) |
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