Erik Helland
Erik Helland is a member of the Iowa Utilities Board. He assumed office on May 1, 2023. His current term ends on April 30, 2029.
Helland was a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 69 from 2009 to 2013.
Biography
Erik Helland earned a B.A. in biochemistry/molecular biology and a J.D. from Drake University. Helland's career experience includes working as a banker and a farmer.[1][2]
Elections
2012
Helland ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 39. Helland lost to Jake Highfill in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012.[3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Jake Highfill |
52.1% | 622 |
| Erik Helland Incumbent | 47.9% | 572 |
| Total Votes | 1,194 | |
2010
Helland won re-election to the 69th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 69 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Erik Helland (R)
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14,681 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Helland was elected to the 69th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Richard Sosalla (D).[6] Helland raised $134,221 for his campaign, while Sosalla raised $0.[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 69 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Erik Helland (R)
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14,228 | |||
| Richard Sosalla (D) | 9,111 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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State legislative tenure
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Helland served on the following committees:
- Administration and Rules
- Legislative Council
- Local Government
- State Government
- Ways and Means
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Helland served on the following committees:
- Commerce
- Judiciary
- Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery
- Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation Appropriations
- Ways and Means
See also
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Iowa Utilities Board, "Board Members," accessed May 4, 2023
- ↑ The Iowa Legislature, "Erik Helland - All Years," accessed June 1, 2023
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ 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
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| Preceded by Geri Huser |
Iowa Utilities Board 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 69 2009-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
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