Brian Schoenjahn
Brian Schoenjan is a former Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 32 from 2005 to 2017. Schoenjahn served as the Mayor of Arlington from 1977 to 2004.
Biography
Schoenjahn earned his B.A. in Social Science from the University of Northern Iowa and his M.A. in political science from the University of Northern Iowa. His professional experience includes working as a teacher for Starmont Community Schools.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Government Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Government Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Commerce |
| • Education, Vice chair |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Schoenjahn served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2009 |
|---|
| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2016
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Iowa State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Craig Johnson defeated incumbent Brian Schoenjahn in the Iowa State Senate District 32 general election.[1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 32 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Craig Johnson |
59.97% | 18,641 | |
| Democratic | Brian Schoenjahn Incumbent | 40.03% | 12,441 | |
| Total Votes | 31,082 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Brian Schoenjahn ran unopposed in the Iowa State Senate District 32 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 32 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Brian Schoenjahn Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Craig Johnson ran unopposed in the Iowa State Senate District 32 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 32 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Craig Johnson (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Schoenjahn ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate in 2012. Due to redistricting, he ran in district 32. Schoenjahn ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Elliott Henderson in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Brian Schoenjahn Incumbent |
53.2% | 16,338 | |
| Republican | Elliott Henderson | 46.8% | 14,346 | |
| Total Votes | 30,684 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Schoenjahn was re-elected to the 12th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Rebecca Wearmouth (R).[7] Schoenjahn raised $126,771 for his campaign, while Wearmouth raised $5,074.[8]
| Iowa State Senate, District 12 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Brian Schoenjahn (D)
|
17,402 | |||
| Rebecca Wearmouth (R) | 9,641 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Iowa General Assembly in 2016.
- ACLU of Iowa — Legislators are scored on their votes on bills "that embody key civil liberties concepts."
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Iowa General Assembly in 2015.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the Iowa General Assembly in 2013.
- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Below you can find the scorecards found for the Iowa General Assembly in 2012.
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- The American Conservative Union — Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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Personal
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Schoenjahn and his wife, Barbara, have one child.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Brian Schoenjan
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004
- Brian Schoenjahn on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 17, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Money raised by 2008 Senate candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brad Zaun (R) |
Iowa State Senate District 32 2013-2017 |
Succeeded by Craig Johnson (R) |
| Preceded by Donald B. Redfern |
Iowa State Senate District 12 2005–2013 |
Succeeded by Joni Ernst (R) |
