Joseph Bolkcom | |
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Member of the Iowa Senate from the 43rd district 23rd (1999–2003), 39th (2003–2012) | |
Assumed office January 11, 1999 | |
Preceded by | Mary Neuhauser |
Personal details | |
Born | Bloomington,Minnesota | July 29,1956
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Iowa City,Iowa |
Website | Bolkcom's website |
Joseph Bolkcom (born July 29,1956) is a former member of the Iowa Senate. A Democrat,he was first elected to the Senate in 1998 and served for 24 years before retiring in 2023. During his tenure he represented the 23rd,39th and 43rd District of the General Assembly,which includes most of metropolitan Iowa City.
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