David Tjepkes
David Tjepkes (b. April 22, 1944) is a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 50 from 2003 to 2013.
Tjepkes is a State Trooper and has served as Mayor of the City of Gowrie.
He is a member of the Gowrie Economic Development Committee, Gowrie Historical Society, Rose Lodge #506, and the Webster County Historical Society.[1]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Tjepkes served on the following committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Tjepkes served on the following committees:
- Local Government
- Public Safety
- Subcommittee on Justice System Appropriations
- Transportation, Ranking Member
Elections
2010
Tjepkes ran for re-election to the 50th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 50 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 David Tjepkes (R)
|
8,293 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Tjepkes was re-elected to the 50th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Lynne Gentry (D).[3] Tjepkes raised $31,865 for his campaign, while Gentry raised $4,725.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 50 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| David Tjepkes (R)
|
8,195 | |||
| Lynne Gentry (D) | 4,519 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Recent news
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External links
- David Tjepkes on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Tjepkes
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Iowa House candidates," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 50 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Pat Grassley (R) |
