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Becky Schmitz
Becky Schmitz was a Democratic member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 45. Schmitz joined the Iowa State Senate in 2007 and served until 2010.
Schmitz has worked as an education consultant, as an adjunct professor for Indian Hills Community College, and as a social worker for Southern Prairie Area Education Agency.
Committee assignments
- Commerce Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Economic Growth Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Education Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Human Resources Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Ways and Means Committee, Iowa State Senate
Elections
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Schmitz lost to Republican candidate Sandra Greiner by a margin of 11,664 to 10,196 in the November 2 general election.[1] Iowa party candidate Douglas Phillips also ran in the race receiving 1,131 votes.
In the June 8 primary election, Schmitz ran unopposed.[2]
2006
On November 7, 2006, Schmitz was elected to the 45th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating David Miller (R).[3] Schmitz raised $230,952 for her campaign, while Miller raised $138,111.[4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 45 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Becky Schmitz (D)
|
10,362 | |||
| David Miller (R) | 10,178 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Schmitz and her husband, Ron, have two children.
External links
- Sen. Schmitz's Website
- Sen. Schmitz's Senate Website
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Becky Schmitz
- Results for the November 2, 2010 general election, Iowa
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Becky Schmitz on Facebook
Footnotes
- ↑ 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, "Money Raised by 2006 Senate candidates," accessed April 8, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by David Miller |
Iowa Senate District 45 2007–2010 |
Succeeded by Sandra Greiner |
