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Dolores Mertz
Dolores Mertz (b. May 30, 1928) was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 8th District from 1989-2010.
Mertz is a farmer. She has served as a Democratic Precinct Leader, on the Kossuth County Central Committee, and as Vice-Chair of the Kossuth County Supervisors.
Mertz is a member of Algona Soroptimist International, American Legislative Exchange Council, Catholic Daughters of America, Department of Natural Resources Advisory Council, Future Farmers of America Educational Advisory Council, and the West Bend Drama Club.[1]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture (Chair)
- Judiciary
- Legislative Council
- Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations
Elections
2010
Mertz did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Mertz was re-elected to the 8th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Stephen Richards (R).[2] Mertz raised $101,596 for her campaign, while Richards raised $139,031.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 8 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Dolores Mertz (D)
|
7,245 | |||
| Stephen Richards (R) | 7,202 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Dolores Mertz on the Iowa Legislature Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 8 1989–2010 |
Succeeded by Tom W. Shaw |
