Sandra Greiner
Sandra Greiner (b. October 26, 1945) is a former Republican member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 39 from 2011 to 2015. She previously served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1992 to 2008. Greiner did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Greiner's professional experience includes working as a farmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Greiner served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Ethics |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Natural Resources & Environment |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Greiner served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Campaign themes
2010
On her campaign website, Greiner outlined these concerns:[1]
- Jobs - Create jobs in rural Iowa
- Governmental accountability
Elections
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Greiner defeated Democratic incumbent Becky Schmitz and Iowa Party candidate Douglas Phillips with 11,664 votes; Schmitz received 10,196 votes and Phillips received 1,131 votes.[2]
In the June 8 primary election, Greiner defeated opponents Randy Besick (1,261) and Rick Marlar (672) with 3,811 votes.[3]
| Iowa State Senate, District 45 (2010) General Election | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Sandra Greiner (R)
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11,664 | 50.7% | ||
| Becky Schmitz (D) | 10,196 | 44.3% | ||
| Douglas Phillips (Iowa Party) | 1,131 | 4.9% | ||
| Iowa State Senate, District 45 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Sandra Greiner
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3,811 | 66.3% | ||
| Randy Besick | 1,261 | 22% | ||
| Rick Marlar | 672 | 11.7% | ||
Campaign finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
- Legislators are scored by the ACLU of Iowa on "their records on constitutional principles and civil liberties."[4]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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.[5]
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Personal
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Greiner and her husband, Terrence, have five children. She serves on the executive committee of the Agriculture Council of America, as president of the American Future Fund and as a member of the Washington County Republican Central Committee.
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Grenier on YouTube
- Sandy Greiner on Twitter
Footnotes
- ↑ sandygreiner.com, "Media," accessed April 8, 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
- ↑ 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 Joe Bolkcom (D) |
Iowa State Senate District 39 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Kevin Kinney (D) |
| Preceded by Becky Schmitz |
Iowa State Senate District 45 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Joe Seng (D) |
