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
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 byJane Greimann
Succeeded byMolly Buck
Personal details
Born (1956-05-15) May 15, 1956 (age 68)
Eagle Grove, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBrice
ResidenceDes Moines, Iowa
Alma materDrake University
OccupationAttorney
Websitelegis.iowa.gov/...

As of June 2013, 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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*incumbent

Early 61st District contests
Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2002 [1]
District 61
Turnout: 2,943
Democratic (newly redistricted) Jo OldsonDemocratic1,54252.4
Marc Beltrame Democratic1,11738.0
Carolyn Riley Democratic2739.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [3]
District 61
Turnout: 12,387
Democratic (newly redistricted) Jo OldsonDemocratic6,52052.6
Betty Grundberg*[2] Republican5,84644.3
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2004 [4]
District 61
Democratic Jo Oldson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [5]
District 61
Turnout: 15,823
Democratic hold Jo Oldson*Democratic9,33959.0
Joe Grandanette Republican6,46740.9
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2006 [6]
District 61
Democratic Jo Oldson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [7]
District 61
Turnout: 11,852
Democratic hold Jo Oldson*Democratic7,89366.6
David Payer Republican3,94533.3
Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2008 [8]
District 61
Democratic Jo Oldson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [9]
District 61
Turnout: 15,769
Democratic hold Jo Oldson*Democratic10,51966.7
Eric Kohlsdorf Republican5,21333.1
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [10]
District 61
Democratic Jo Oldson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [11]
District 61
Turnout: 12,871
Democratic hold Jo Oldson*Democratic7,94361.7
Darlene Blake Republican4,27433.2
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [12]
District 41
Democratic (newly redistricted) Jo Oldson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [13]
District 41
Turnout: 18,209
Democratic (newly redistricted) Jo Oldson*Democratic12,05566.20%
Clarke Davidson Republican5,05427.76%

References

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ Grundberg was an incumbent from the 73rd District.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "Canvass Summary, Final, 2004 Primary Election 6/8/2004" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  5. ^ "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.
  6. ^ "2006 Primary Election, Official Results" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "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.
  9. ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  10. ^ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  11. ^ "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]
  12. ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 141. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  13. ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 87. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 61st District
2003–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by 41st District
2013–2023
Succeeded by