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Larry Marek
Larry Marek was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 89th District from 2009 to 2011.
Marek works in the Farm Operations Program at Iowa State University. He has served in the Iowa Army National Guard.
Marek is a member of the Iowa Cattlemen's Association, Iowa Corn Growers Association, Assistant Soil Commissioner/County Soil Commissioner with the Iowa Soybean Association, member of the Pork Producers of Iowa, Saint Mary's Catholic Church, Washington County Compensation Board, Washington County Extension Council, Washington County Fair Board, and the Washington County Farm Bureau.[1]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture (Vice Chair)
- Economic Growth
- Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations (Vice Chair)
- Transportation
Elections
2010
Marek lost his bid for re-election to the 89th District seat against Jarad Klein (R). Marek had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 89 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Jarad Klein (R)
|
6,339 | |||
| Larry Marek (D) | 5,121 | |||
| David Arthur Smithers (G) | 305 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Marek was elected to the 89th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Jarad Klein (R).[3] Marek raised $285,817 for his campaign, while Klein raised $175,724.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 89 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Larry Marek (D)
|
7,315 | |||
| Jarad Klein (R) | 7,158 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Larry Marek's Official Website
- Larry Marek on the Iowa House Website
- Iowa Democrats Profile (dead link)
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008
- Larry Marek on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Marek
- ↑ 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 89 2009–2011 |
Succeeded by Jarad Klein |
