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Polly Bukta
Polly Bukta (b. April 3, 1937) was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives. She represented the 26th District from 1997 to 2011. During that time she served as House Speaker Pro Tempore.
Bukta is a teacher.
She is a member of the American Association of University Women, Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce, Clinton County Democrats, Clinton Education Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, Iowa State Teachers Association, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and the National Education Association.[1]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture
- Education
- Legislative Council
- Public Safety
- Subcommittee on Capital Projects
- Subcommittee on Studies
- Veterans Affairs
- Ways and Means
Elections
2010
Bukta did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Bukta was re-elected to the 26th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Jonathan Van Roekel (R).[2] Bukta raised $50,415 for her campaign, while Van Roekel raised $5,327.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 26 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Polly Bukta (D)
|
8,351 | |||
| Jonathan Van Roekel (R) | 4,834 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Polly Bukta's Official Website
- Polly Bukta on the Iowa Legislature Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 26 1997–2011 |
Succeeded by Mary Wolfe |
