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Ray Zirkelbach
Ray Zirkelbach was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 31st District from 2005 to 2011.
Zirkelbach served in the Iowa National Guard, Iraq from 2005-2007. He has also been a Corrections Officer at Anamosa State Penitentiary.[1]
Committee assignments
- Agriculture
- Appropriations
- Natural Resources
- Subcommittee on Justice System Appropriations
- Veterans Affairs (Chair)
Elections
2010
Zirkelbach lost his bid for re-election to the 31st District seat against Lee Hein (R). Zirkelbach had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[2]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 31 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Lee Hein (R)
|
6,280 | |||
| Ray Zirkelbach (D) | 5,431 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Zirkelbach was re-elected to the 31st District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Dena Himes (R).[3] Zirkelbach raised $23,968 for his campaign, while Himes raised $49,285.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 31 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Ray Zirkelbach (D)
|
9,818 | |||
| Dena Himes (R) | 5,096 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Ray Zirkelbach's Official Website
- Ray Zirkelbach on the Iowa Legislature Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
- Ray Zirkelbach on Facebook
- Ray Zirkelbach on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Zirkelbach
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed April 8, 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 31 2005–2011 |
Succeeded by Lee Hein |
