Lisa Heddens | |
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Member of the IowaHouseofRepresentatives from the 46th district | |
In office January 13, 2003 –January 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mary Mascher |
Succeeded by | Ross Wilburn |
Personal details | |
Born | Rochester,Minnesota,U.S. | June 6,1964
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jeffrey |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Ames,Iowa,U.S. |
Education | Iowa State University (BS) |
Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
Lisa Heddens (born June 6,1964) [1] is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019.
Heddens was born in Rochester,Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching certificate from Iowa State University. [1]
Heddens served as ranking member on the House Health and Human Services Appropriations subcommittee. [1] She was also assistant minority leader in the House. Heddens was re-elected in 2006 with 8,371 votes (63%),defeating Republican John Griswold and Libertarian Eric Cooper. [2]
Heddens's husband,Jeff,works for the Iowa Department of Public Defense. They have two children. [1]
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