Mark L. Zieman (born January 14, 1945) was a Republican Iowa State Senator from Iowa. He was formerly part of the leadership of the Iowa Senate. He represented the largely rural 8th district, covering Allamakee, Winneshiek, Chickasaw and Howard counties in the northeastern corner of the state. He served in the Iowa Senate 2001–2009 and was a past co-chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.
Mark L. Zieman | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 8th district 16th (2001–2003) | |
| In office January 8, 2001 – January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Lyle Zieman |
| Succeeded by | Mary Jo Wilhelm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1945 Postville, IA |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jennifer |
| Children | Four children |
| Residence | Postville, IA |
| Occupation | Farmer, Trucking Owner |
| Website | Senator Zieman's website |
Prior to his election to state office, he worked with various local government, Republican, and community organizations. His father was the previous state senator from his district.
Zieman was re-elected in 2004 with 15,682 votes (55%), defeating Democratic opponent John Beard.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate in the Iowa Senate elections, 2008.
Committees
edit- State Government, Ranking member
- Education
- Judiciary
- Rules and Administration
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
- Education Appropriations Subcommittee
References
edit- ^ "Canvass Summary - FINAL - ELECTION: 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. December 6, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
External links
edit- Iowa General Assembly - Senator Mark Zieman official IA Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Mark Zieman profile
- Follow the Money - Mark Zieman
- Iowa Senate Republicans - Mark Zieman profile
- Online newspapers in the 8th district