Rick Olson (Iowa politician)

Rick L. Olson (born 1951)[1] is the Iowa State Representative from the 31st District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview College and received his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from Drake University.

Rick Olson
84th General Assembly portrait (2011)
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 31st district
68th (2005–2013)
Assumed office
January 10, 2005
Preceded byJohn Connors
Personal details
Born1951 (age 68–69)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Brenda
Children3
ResidenceDes Moines, Iowa
Alma materDrake University
ProfessionAttorney
Websitelegis.iowa.gov/...

As of January 2013, Olson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Judiciary, Public Safety, and Transportation committees. He also serves as a member of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2006 [2]
District 68		Democratic Rick L. OlsonDemocraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2006 [3]
District 68		Democratic hold Rick L. OlsonDemocraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2008 [4]
District 68		Democratic Rick L. Olson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2008 [5]
District 68
Turnout: 13,705		Democratic hold Rick L. Olson*Democratic8,67163.27%
Larry Voorhees Republican4,26731.13%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [6]
District 68		Democratic Rick L. Olson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [7]
District 68
Turnout: 9,553		Democratic hold Rick L. Olson*Democratic5,74760.16%
Dave Dicks Republican3,30934.64%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [8]
District 31		Democratic Rick L. Olson*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [9]
District 31		Democratic (newly redistricted) Rick L. Olson*Democraticunopposed
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References
  1. "Rick L. Olson". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved 2019-10-20.
  2. "2006 Primary Election, Official Results" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  3. "Official Results Report – Statewide, Election: 2006 General Election-11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 42. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  4. "Official Results Report – Statewide, 2008 Primary Election-06-03-2008 Party: All" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2008-06-19. p. 209. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  5. "State of Iowa Official Canvass Summary, November 4, 2008 General Election" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 53. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  6. "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  7. "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 109. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  8. "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 121. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  9. "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 77. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
John Connors		 68th District
2005–2013		 Succeeded by
Daniel Lundby
Preceded by
Lee Hein		 31st District
2013–present		 Succeeded by
Incumbent
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