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Vicki Lensing
| Vicki Lensing | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 78 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2001-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 12 | |
| Party | Democratic | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $118/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2000 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Iowa, 1979 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | June 21, 1957 | |
| Place of birth | Iowa City, IA | |
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Lutheran | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Lensing has been appointed to the following committees:
- Environmental Protection
- Judiciary
- State Government, Ranking Member
- Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation (Joint Appropriations)
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Lensing served on the following committees:
Elections
2010
Lensing won re-election to the 78th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. She was also unopposed in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[1]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 78 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Vicki Lensing (D)
|
11,364 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Lensing was re-elected to the 78th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives with no opposition. [2] She raised $13,579 for her campaign. [3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 78 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Vicki Lensing (D)
|
15,702 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010 Lensing collected $17,390 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Vicki Lensing's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Wholesale Beer Distributors Association | $2,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $1,000 |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $1,000 |
| Iowa Funeral Directors Association PAC | $500 |
| Iowa Health Care Association | $500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $17,390 |
2008
In 2008 Lensing collected $13,579 in donations.[5]
Her five largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Schwartz, Bernard L. | $3,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $1,500 |
| Iowa Bankers Association | $1,000 |
| Iowa Hospital Association | $1,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $1,000 |
Recent news
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Vicki Lensing News Feed
- Health care divides Iowa Statehouse - Iowa City Press Citizen
- Iowa lawmakers save $405000 ? a far cry from '10 level - Sioux City Journal
- House GOP endorses tough new abortion restrictions - Radio Iowa - Radio Iowa
- Iowa Public Information Board hires director - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines (blog)
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External links
- Vicki Lensing's Official Website
- Vicki Lensing on the Iowa House Website
- Project Vote Smart Bio
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
References
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| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 78 2001–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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