Ron Wieck (born August 13, 1944) is a former Iowa state senator from the 27th District. A Republican, he served as Senate minority leader, assuming the post following former minority leader Mary Lundby's announcement of plans to retire from the Senate in 2008.[citation needed] He served in the Iowa Senate from 2003 to 2010.
Ron Wieck | |
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Member of the Iowa Senate from the 27th district | |
In office January 13, 2003 – January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Wally Horn |
Succeeded by | Bill Anderson |
Personal details | |
Born | Hinton, Iowa | August 13, 1944
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Carol |
Residence | Sioux City, Iowa |
Occupation | Insurance Agent |
Website | Wieck's website |
Wieck served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Economic Growth committee; the Government Oversight committee; the Labor and Business Relations committee; the State Government committee; the Veterans Affairs committee; and the Commerce committee, where he is the ranking member.
Wieck was re-elected in 2006 with 13,459 votes, running unopposed. [1]
External links
edit- Senator Ron Wieck official Iowa Legislature site
- Senator Ron Wieck official Iowa General Assembly site
- Senator Ron Wieck at Iowa Senate Republican Caucus
- Profile at Vote Smart