John Judge (politician)

For the British trade unionist, see John Judge (trade unionist).

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John Judge
Second Gentleman of Iowa
In role January 12, 2007 –January 14, 2011
Children	3
Alma mater	Iowa State University
Occupation	Farmer
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1967–1970
Battles/wars	Vietnam War

John William Judge (born September 20, 1944) is an American politician.

Born in Albia, Iowa, to William P. and Mildred, Judge graduated from Albia Community High School and went to Iowa State University. ^[1] He served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Vietnam serving with the military police. Judge was a farmer and banker. He is married to Patty Judge, who served in the Iowa Senate, and then as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Judge has three sons; Douglas, W. Dien, and Joseph. ^[1] Judge also served in the Iowa Senate from 1999 to 2003 and was a Democrat. ^{[1] [2]}

Judge was a member of the Farm Bureau, Knights of Columbus and American Legion.^{[ citation needed ]}

References

1. "Senator John Judge". The Iowa Legislature. September 29, 2023.
2. NNDB-Patty Judge

Iowa Senate
Preceded by Patty Judge	46th district 1999–2001	Succeeded by Paul McKinley