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Tyler Olson
| Tyler Olson | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 65 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2007-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2006 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Claremont McKenna College, 1998 | |
| J.D. | University of Iowa, 2003 | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Cedar Rapids, IA | |
| Profession | Attorney | |
| Religion | Presbyterian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Olson is an Attorney with Bradley and Riley, PC. He served as Assistant Finance Director with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee from 1999-2000, and was Finance Director of Rob Tully for Congress in 1998.
Olson is a member of Access Iowa, the American Bar Association, Cedar Rapids Downtown Rotary, Citizens for a Better Cedar Rapids, First Presbyterian Church, Iowa State Bar Association, Linn County Bar Association, Linn County Phoenix Club, Linn Law Club, Neighborhood Revitalization Service Board of Directors, and the New Bohemia Arts and Culture District Board of Directors.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Ethics | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Commerce | ||||
| • Ethics, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Human Resources | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery | ||||
| • Ways and Means, Vice-chair | ||||
Elections
2014
- See also: Iowa gubernatorial election, 2014
Olson is considering a run for Governor of Iowa in the 2014 election.[2]
2012
Olson ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 65. Olson ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. No Republican candidates filed in the district. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
2010
Olson won re-election to the 38th District Seat in 2010 against Jason Marshall. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 38 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Tyler Olson (D)
|
7,136 | |||
| Jason Marshall (Ind) | 1,410 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Olson was re-elected to the 38th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives with no opposition. [6] He raised $78,013 for his campaign. [7]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 38 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Tyler Olson (D)
|
11,571 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Olson collected $59,855 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[8]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Tyler Olson's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Society Of Anesthesiologists | $3,575 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $2,750 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $2,500 |
| Iowa Hospital Association | $2,000 |
| Iowa Dental Association | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $59,855 |
2008
In 2008 Olson collected $78,013 in donations.[9]
His five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $5,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $3,000 |
| Iowa Bankers Association | $2,600 |
| Iowa State Bar Association | $2,100 |
| Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 125 | $2,100 |
Recent news
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Tyler Olson News Feed
- Iowans unsure about another term for Branstad, poll shows - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Democrat thanks GOP governor for seeking pay hike party leader attacked - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
- Democrat thanks GOP governor for seeking pay hike his party leader attacked - Sioux City Journal
- Iowa Democrats, GOP in war of words over Branstad's pay plan - Mason City Globe Gazette
- Iowa officials increasingly worried about Medicaid shortfall - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
- Sticking points emerge among Iowa Senate Democrats on tax relief deal - DesMoinesRegister.com
- New Hatch committee aimed at run for governor - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Iowa House GOP offers $261 million plan for bond debt, pensions, regents ... - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- Iowa Patch Poll: Is Medicaid Expansion or Gov. Branstad's 'Healthy Iowa' Plan ... - Patch.com
- Governor's health plan gains committee approval - DesMoinesRegister.com
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External links
- Tyler Olson's Personal Website
- Tyler Olson's Blog
- Tyler Olson on the Iowa House Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Tyler Olson on Twitter
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Olson
- ↑ The Gazette, "Cedar Rapids lawmakers consider run for governor's office," December 25, 2012
- ↑ 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 Tyler Olson
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| Preceded by Ruth Ann Gaines (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 65 2013-present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 38 2007–2013 |
Succeeded by Kevin Koester (R) |
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