Joe Seng
Joe Seng (b. September 27, 1946 - d. September 16, 2016) was a Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 45 from 2003 to 2016. Seng died on September 16, 2016, after a two-year battle with brain cancer.[1]
Seng previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002. He served as a Councilman for the City of Davenport.
Biography
Seng earned his D.V.M. from Iowa State University. His professional experience includes working as a veterinarian.
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Seng served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Commerce |
| • Ethics |
| • Labor and Business Relations, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Seng served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Commerce |
| • Ethics |
| • Labor and Business Relations |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
| • Ways and Means, Vice chair |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Seng served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
|---|
| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Commerce |
| • Ethics |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
| • Ways and Means, Vice chair |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Seng served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 20109 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2014
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the Iowa State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Joe M. Seng defeated Mark James Riley in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[2][3][4]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
 Joe Seng Incumbent |
82% | 614 |
| Mark Riley | 18% | 135 |
| Total Votes | 749 | |
2012
Seng ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House to represent Iowa's 2nd District. Seng sought the nomination on the Democratic ticket.[5] Seng was defeated by incumbent Dave Loebsack in the Democratic primary.[6] John Archer defeated Dan Dolan in the Republican primary.[6] Candidates wishing to run were required to file by the signature filing deadline of March 16, 2012. The primary elections took place on June 5, 2012.[7]
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Dave Loebsack Incumbent |
81.7% | 17,467 |
| Joe Seng | 18.3% | 3,913 |
| Total Votes | 21,380 | |
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Seng defeated Republican candidate Mark Riley by a margin of 9,894 to 5,991 in the November 2 general election.[8]
In the June 8 primary election, Seng ran unopposed.[9]
| Iowa State Senate, District 43 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Joe Seng (D)
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9,894 | 62.3% | ||
| Mark Riley (R) | 5,991 | 37.7% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Seng was re-elected to the 43rd District Seat in the Iowa State Senate with no opposition.[10] He raised $21,501 for his campaign.[11]
| Iowa State Senate, District 43 (2006) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Joe Seng (D)
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13,017 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2016
In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
- Legislators are scored on their votes by the ACLU of Iowa on bills "that embody key civil liberties concepts."[12]
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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2012
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In 2012, the 84th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.[14]
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Personal
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Seng has a child.
Recent news
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See also
- Iowa's 2nd Congressional District
- Iowa's 2nd Congressional District elections, 2012
- United States House of Representatives
- Iowa State Senate
- Iowa Senate Committees
- Iowa State Senate District 45
- Iowa State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
Footnotes
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "Iowa State Sen. Joe Seng dies after battling cancer," accessed September 21, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Primary Candidate List" accessed March 19, 2012
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- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 election results," accessed December 24, 2013
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2006 General election results," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Money Raised by 2006 Senate candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed August 2, 2014
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Civil Liberties report card," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sandra Greiner (R) |
Iowa State Senate District 45 2013–2016 |
Succeeded by Jim Lykam (D) |
| Preceded by Derryl McLaren |
Iowa State Senate District 43 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Bolkcom (D) |
