Robert Dvorsky
Robert E. Dvorsky (b. August 18, 1948) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 37 from 2003 to 2019. He previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1986 to 1994. Dvorsky served on the Coralville City Council from 1979 to 1986 and as Mason City Superintendent of Recreation from 1973 to 1979.
Biography
Dvorsky earned his B.S. and M.P.A. from the University of Iowa in 1972 and 1984, respectively. His professional experience includes owning a small business, working as Supervisor of Recreation for the Mason City Parks and Recreation Department, Coordinator of JTPA, Job Developer for the 6th District Department of Correctional Services and for East Central Iowa Employment and Training Consortium in Cedar Rapids.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Education |
| • Local Government |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
| • Rules and Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Dvorsky served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Rules and Administration |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Dvorsky served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations, Chair |
| • Education |
| • Judiciary |
| • Local Government |
| • Rules and Administration |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Dvorksy served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Administration |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Dvorsky served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
| • Rebuild Iowa |
| • Rules and Administration |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2018
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2018
Robert Dvorsky did not file to run for re-election.
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 Robert E. Dvorsky was unopposed in the Democratic primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[1][2][3][4]
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Dvorsky defeated Libertarian candidate Chris Peters by a margin of 17,964 to 6,092 in the November 2 general election. No Republicans filed to run for this seat.[5]
In the June 8 primary election, Dvorsky ran unopposed.[6]
| Iowa State Senate, District 15 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Robert Dvorsky (D)
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17,964 | 74.7% | ||
| Christopher Peters (L) | 6,092 | 25.3% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Dvorsky was re-elected to the 15th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate with no opposition.[7] Dvorsky raised $57,806 for his campaign.[8]
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| Robert Dvorsky (D)
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19,027 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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2018
In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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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.[11]
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Personal
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Dvorsky and his wife, Susan, have two children.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
- Freedom Speaks Profile
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 1, 2014
- ↑ 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, "Funds 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 Kent Sorenson (R) |
Iowa State Senate District 37 2013-2019 |
Succeeded by Zach Wahls (D) |
| Preceded by Betty Soukup |
Iowa State Senate District 15 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Dennis Black (D) |
