Steven Olson (Iowa)
Steven Olson (b. January 30, 1947) is a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 97 from 2003 to 2015. Olson did not seek re-election in 2014.
Olson served as Speaker Pro Tempore from 2013 to 2014.
Biography
Olson's professional experience includes working as a farmer. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Administration and Rules |
| • Agriculture |
| • Public Safety |
| • Transportation |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Environmental Protection, Chair |
| • Public Safety |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Olson served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Government Oversight |
| • Public Safety |
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Steven Olson (Iowa) endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2012
Olson ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 97. Olson ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012. Olson defeated Ted Whisler (D), who filed after the primary. The general election took place on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Steven Olson Incumbent |
60.6% | 10,088 | |
| Democratic | Ted Whisler | 39.4% | 6,572 | |
| Total Votes | 16,660 | |||
2010
Olson won re-election to the 83rd District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 83 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Olson (R)
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9,224 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Olson was re-elected to the 83rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Steve Smith (D).[5] Olson raised $66,686 for his campaign, while Smith raised $15,149.[6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 83 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Steven Olson (R)
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9,135 | |||
| Steve Smith (D) | 7,078 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Olson is a member of the American Legion, Central Community Foundation Board, DeWitt Development Board, Iowa Cattleman's Association, Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Pork Producers and the Lions Club.[7]
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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."[8]
- 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.[9]
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Recent news
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See also
- Iowa House of Representatives
- Iowa House Committees
- Iowa House of Representatives District 97
- Iowa State Legislature
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "Mitt Romney lists 25 current or former public Iowa officials backing him," December 22, 2011
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 8, 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 Richard Anderson (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 97 2013–2015 |
Succeeded by Norlin Mommsen (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 83 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Jerry Kearns (D) |
