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Tim Tripp
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Tim Tripp was a 2012 Democratic candidate for District 40 of the Iowa State Senate.
Tripp owns his own private practice. He attended Brooklyn Law School, receiving a Juris Doctorate degree, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin (Madison).[1]
Campaign themes
Tripp's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[1]
Education
- Excerpt: "Tim will fight to make sure that Des Moines does not throw unnecessary hoops for schools’ administrators to jump through."
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Tim Tripp knows how to bring new jobs into our district so we can do more to prepare Iowans for new, good-paying jobs. Iowa's beauty and natural resources positions us to be the destination of tourism and industry."
Healthcare
- Excerpt: "Tim Tripp will continue to work tirelessly, ensuring that Iowans have access to care that is affordable and close to home. No one should be bankrupted by unreasonable medical costs."
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Tripp ran in the 2012 election for Iowa State Senate District 40. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012. Tripp was defeated by Ken Rozenboom (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Ken Rozenboom |
60.2% | 17,628 | |
| Democratic | Tim Tripp | 39.8% | 11,670 | |
| Total Votes | 29,298 | |||
Personal
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Tripp and his wife Kathy have three children.[1]
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
