Jo Oldson (born May 15, 1956) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 41st district. A Democrat, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2023. Oldson was born and raised in Eagle Grove, Iowa and resides in Des Moines. She received her BA and JD from Drake University.
Jo Oldson | |
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 84th General Assembly portrait (2011) | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 41st district 61st (2003–2013) | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jane Greimann |
| Succeeded by | Molly Buck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1956 Eagle Grove, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brice |
| Residence | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Drake University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
As of June 2013[update], Oldson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Commerce and Judiciary committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Ways and Means committee.
Oldson first won election in 2002, following the 2002 redistricting, winning a three-way primary and defeating incumbent Republican Betty Grundberg from the old 73rd District.
Electoral history
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Early 61st District contests
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| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2008 [8] District 61 | Democratic | Jo Oldson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [9] District 61 Turnout: 15,769 | Democratic hold | Jo Oldson* | Democratic | 10,519 | 66.7 | ||
| Eric Kohlsdorf | Republican | 5,213 | 33.1 | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [10] District 61 | Democratic | Jo Oldson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [11] District 61 Turnout: 12,871 | Democratic hold | Jo Oldson* | Democratic | 7,943 | 61.7 | ||
| Darlene Blake | Republican | 4,274 | 33.2 | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [12] District 41 | Democratic (newly redistricted) | Jo Oldson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [13] District 41 Turnout: 18,209 | Democratic (newly redistricted) | Jo Oldson* | Democratic | 12,055 | 66.20% | ||
| Clarke Davidson | Republican | 5,054 | 27.76% | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Canvass Summary – Final – 2002 Primary Election (6/4/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-01. p. 27. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ Grundberg was an incumbent from the 73rd District.
- ^ "Canvass Summary – Final – 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-03-09. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Canvass Summary, Final, 2004 Primary Election 6/8/2004" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Canvass Summary – Final – 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 32. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2007. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "2006 Primary Election, Official Results" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Official Results Report – Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 40. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2006. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Official Results Report – Statewide, 2008 Primary Election-06-03-2008 Party: All" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2008-06-19. p. 195. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 102. Retrieved 2011-09-19.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 141. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 87. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Jo Oldson.
- Representative Jo Oldson official Iowa General Assembly site
- Jo Oldson State Representative official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics