Mary J. Mascher | |
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Member of the IowaHouseofRepresentatives from the 86th district | |
Assumed office 1995 | |
Preceded by | Mary Neuhauser |
Personal details | |
Born | Iowa City,Iowa | September 22,1952
Political party | Democratic |
Children | 1 |
Residence | Iowa City,Iowa |
Alma mater | University of Iowa |
Profession | Educator |
Website | Mascher's website |
Mary J. Mascher (born September 22,1952) is an American politician who has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1995. She received her BA and MA from the University of Iowa.
Mascher currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House:the State Government committee;the Labor committee;and the Education committee. She is also an assistant minority leader. Her prior political experience includes serving as the chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party from 1986 to 1988,serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from 1974 to 1977,and serving as a member of the Iowa City River Front commission from 1974 to 1977.
Mascher was re-elected in 1996,1998,2000,2002,2004,2006,2008,2010,and in 2012. In 2006 she won with 6,236 votes,running unopposed. [1]
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