Gene Ficken (born 1944) is a Democratic politician, representing the 23rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.[1]
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 |
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
edit2008
editOn 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
editIowa House of Representatives District 23 General Election Unofficial Iowa Election Results
References
editExternal 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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