‘Candidates 2012’ Archives
Prichard Wins Democratic Nominiation for Special Election
Assistant Floyd County Attorney Todd Prichard of Charles City was selected by local Democrats at a special nomination convention tonight in Charles City. The special election, which will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, was called after Rep. Brian Quirk resigned last month. “I’m honored to be selected tonight and look forward to [...]
Iowa House Welcomes 12 New Democratic Representatives
We are happy to report we are welcoming 12 new Democratic Representatives to the Iowa House, putting our current standing at 47 seats. New members include: HD 14- David Dawson of Sioux City HD 26- Scott Ourth of Indianola HD 30- Joe Riding of Altoona HD 36- Marti Anderson of Des Moines HD 40- John Forbes of Urbandale HD [...]
Candidate Profile: HD 100 Chuck Isenhart
Chuck Isenhart, 49, was born in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Bud and Marcella Isenhart. He has four brothers, two sisters, 15 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and nephews and four goddaughters. Chuck attended Wahlert High School. He graduated from Loras College in 1981 with a degree in political science and mass communication. He received a [...]
Candidate Profile: HD 99 Pat Murphy
Pat Murphy is serving his 12th term in the Iowa House of Representatives. He serves on the Appropriations, Labor and Transportation committees. Throughout his term in the House, he has worked on numerous issues related to human services, health care, and appropriations. As House Speaker he has championed a number of Democratic priorities [...]
Candidate Profile: HD 98 Mary Wolfe
Mary is currently serving her 1st term in the Iowa House of Representatives. She serves on the Human Resources, Judiciary, Public Safety, Transportation and Justice Systems Appropriations subcommittee. Mary Wolfe was born in 1963 in Washington DC. Her father, John, grew up on a farm in Lost Nation. Her mother Pierrette’s family emigrated [...]