Rick L. Olson (born 1951)[1] is the Iowa State Representative from the 39th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview College and received his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from Drake University.
Rick Olson | |
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 Olson in 2021 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 39th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2005 | |
| Preceded by | John Connors |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1951 (age 72–73) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Brenda |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Drake University |
| Profession | Attorney |
| Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
As of January 2013[update], Olson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Judiciary, Public Safety, and Transportation committees. He also serves as a member of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.
Electoral history
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| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2006 [2] District 68 | Democratic | Rick L. Olson | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2006 [3] District 68 | Democratic hold | Rick L. Olson | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2008 [4] District 68 | Democratic | Rick L. Olson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2008 [5] District 68 Turnout: 13,705 | Democratic hold | Rick L. Olson* | Democratic | 8,671 | 63.27% | ||
| Larry Voorhees | Republican | 4,267 | 31.13% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [6] District 68 | Democratic | Rick L. Olson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [7] District 68 Turnout: 9,553 | Democratic hold | Rick L. Olson* | Democratic | 5,747 | 60.16% | ||
| Dave Dicks | Republican | 3,309 | 34.64% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [8] District 31 | Democratic | Rick L. Olson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [9] District 31 | Democratic (newly redistricted) | Rick L. Olson* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
References
edit- ^ "Rick L. Olson". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 2019-10-20.
- ^ "2006 Primary Election, Official Results" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Official Results Report – Statewide, Election: 2006 General Election-11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 42. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Official Results Report – Statewide, 2008 Primary Election-06-03-2008 Party: All" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2008-06-19. p. 209. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "State of Iowa Official Canvass Summary, November 4, 2008 General Election" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 53. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "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 Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 109. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 121. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 77. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Rick Olson.
- Representative Rick Olson official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics