Ray "Bubba" Sorensen (born 1979)[1] is an American artist, businessman, and politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 23rd district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 14, 2019.
Ray Sorensen | |
|---|---|
 Sorenson in 2021 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Clel Baudler |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1979 (age 44–45) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Maria |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Iowa State University |
Early life and education
editSorensen was born in Creston, Iowa and raised in Fontanelle, Iowa. He studied art at Iowa State University.[2]
Career
editPrior to entering politics, Sorensen worked as a graphic designer for Edje Technologies and Livestock Plus. He also co-owns, with his wife, Sorensen Studios, a photography and mural-painting business. After watching Saving Private Ryan as a 19 year old at Iowa State University in 1999, Sorensen was inspired to paint the first Freedom Rock, located along Interstate 80 near Menlo, Iowa.[3][4][5]
Sorensen was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019.[6] He serves as chair of the House Economic Growth Committee. He previously served as vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ "Meet the candidates for Iowa State House District 20: Ray 'Bubba' Sorensen and Ryan Morrison".
- ^ "Ray Sorensen Biography". Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ Mikkelson, David (May 29, 2011). The Freedom Rock in Iowa: Do photographs show a rock painted with patriotic scenes alongside an Iowa highway?. Snopes. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ Mantz, Logan (September 27, 2021). Freedom Rock Tour Ends In Iowa. Raccoon Valley Radio (Jefferson, Iowa). Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ Sorensen, Ray (2021). The Freedom Rock. The Freedom Rock website. Retrieved September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021.
- ^ "Sorensen hopes to make House District 20 'proud' in upcoming session". Creston News. 7 January 2019. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Ray Sorensen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Representative Ray Sorensen". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-06-27.