Brian J. Quirk (born July 11, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 30th District from 2001 to 2003, and the 15th District from 2003-2012. He received his AA from North Area Community College. He is a veteran and served in the military from 1987-1991.

Brian J. Quirk
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 15th district
30th (2001 – 2003)
In office
January 8, 2001 – November 28, 2012
Preceded byKeith Weigel
Succeeded byTodd Prichard
Personal details
Born (1968-07-11) July 11, 1968 (age 56)
New Hampton, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnita
Children2 daughters[1]
ResidenceNew Hampton, Iowa
ProfessionElectrical Contractor
WebsiteQuirk's website

Quirk served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Agriculture, State Government, and Ways and Means committees. He also served as ranking member of the Commerce Committee and as a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee and of the Information Technology Council.

Quirk works at New Hampton Electric, his family's business in New Hampton. He is a master electrician. [citation needed]

On November 28, 2012, Quirk resigned his seat to take a job as the general manager of the New Hampton Municipal Light Plant.[2][3]

Electoral history

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*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [4]
District 30
Turnout: 13,188
Democratic hold Brian QuirkDemocratic7,33955.6
Allen Borlaug Republican5,84244.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [5]
District 15
Democratic (newly redistricted) Brian Quirk*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [6]
District 15
Turnout: 14,332
Democratic hold Brian Quirk*Democratic8,42258.8
Arnie Boge Republican5,89941.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [7]
District 15
Turnout: 10,556
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic7,14767.7
David Kraft Republican3,18430.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [8]
District 15
Turnout: 13,031
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic9,67974.3
Dan Lensing Independent3,33625.6
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [9]
District 15
Turnout: 10,907
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic5,79053.1
Michael T. Klimesh Republican4,85644.5
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012 [10]
District 52
Turnout: 13,707
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic9,77771.33
Craig Clark Other3,91628.57

References

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  1. ^ "Brian J. Quirk". www.legis.iowa.gov. Archived from the original on 14 September 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
  2. ^ ""KWWL," "Brian Quirk resigns to take new job," 1:49 p.m. November 29, 2012". Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  3. ^ WCF Courier, "Quirk leaves statehouse for new job; retired coach to seek seat," November 30, 2012
  4. ^ "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa kfficial Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  5. ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  6. ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  7. ^ "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  8. ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  9. ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 56. Retrieved 2011-09-19.[permanent dead link]
  10. ^ "Secretary of State - Election Night Results - November 6th, 2012". Iowa Secretary of State. 2012-12-16. p. District 51–75. Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 30th District
2001 – 2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by 15th District
2003 – present
Succeeded by