Mark Zieman

Mark L. Zieman (born January 14, 1945) was a Republican Iowa State Senator from Iowa. He was formerly part of the leadership of the Iowa Senate. He represented the largely rural 8th district, covering Allamakee, Winneshiek, Chickasaw and Howard counties in the northeastern corner of the state (district map: .*pdf format). He served in the Iowa Senate 2000 2008 and was a past co-chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Mark L. Zieman
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 8th district
16th (2001-2003)
In office
January 8, 2001  2008
Preceded byLyle Zieman
Succeeded byMary Jo Wilhelm
Personal details
Born (1945-01-14) January 14, 1945
Postville, IA
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Jennifer
Childrenfour children
ResidencePostville, IA
OccupationFarmer, Trucking Owner
WebsiteSenator Zieman's website

Prior to his election to state office, he worked with various local government, Republican, and community organizations. His father was the previous state senator from his district.

Zieman was re-elected in 2004 with 15,682 votes (55%), defeating Democratic opponent John Beard.[1] He was an unsuccessful candidate in the Iowa Senate elections, 2008.

Committees
  • State Government, Ranking member
  • Education
  • Judiciary
  • Rules and Administration
  • Transportation
  • Ways and Means
  • Education Appropriations Subcommittee

References

  1. "Canvass Summary - FINAL - ELECTION: 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. December 6, 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 4, 2007. Retrieved 2009-06-15.
Online newspapers in the 8th district
Iowa Senate
Preceded by
Lyle Zieman
(his father)
16th District
2001 2003
Succeeded by
Julie Hosch
Preceded by
E. Thurman Gaskill
8th District
2003 2008
Succeeded by
Mary Jo Wilhelm
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