Gene Ficken
Gene Ficken | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) Spirit Lake, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
Gene Ficken (born 1944) is a Democratic politician, representing the 23rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.[1]
Ficken is a retired teacher from Independence Community Schools and a small business owner.
He is a member of the Jaycees and Kiwanis.[2]
Committee membership[edit]
- Education Committee, Iowa House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
- Natural Resources Committee, Iowa House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Education Appropriations
- Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa House of Representatives
Election[edit]
2008[edit]
On November 4, 2008, Ficken was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Dan Rasmussen (R).[3] Ficken raised $317,415 for his campaign, while Rasmussen raised $230,231.[4]
2010[edit]
Iowa House of Representatives District 23 General Election Unofficial Iowa Election Results
- Gene Ficken (D) (5381 votes) (49.02%)
- Dan Rasmussen (R) (5587 votes) (50.90%)
- write in (9 votes) (0.08%)
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Representative Gene Ficken official Iowa General Assembly site
- Gene Ficken State Representative official constituency site
- Gene Ficken State Representative official campaign site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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