Mary Jo Wilhelm
| Mary Jo Wilhelm | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 26th district | |
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Assumed office January 12, 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Zieman |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1955 (age 60–61) Cresco, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Michael |
| Children | 2 children |
| Residence | Cresco, Iowa |
| Occupation | Appraiser |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Website | Wilhelm's website |
Mary Jo Wilhelm (born 1955) is the Iowa State Senator from the 8th District.[1] A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa Senate since 2009. She has been a Certified Residential Appraiser since 2000, and is the founder and owner of Wilhelm Appraisers.
Wilhelm currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Economic Growth committee; the Education committee; the Environment & Energy Independence committee; the Human Resources committee; and the Ways and Means committee. She also serves on the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. Her prior political experience includes serving on the Howard County Board of Supervisors.
Wilhelm was elected in 2008 with 14,862 votes, defeating Republican incumbent Mark Zieman.
References
External links
- Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm official Iowa Legislature site
- Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm official Iowa General Assembly site
- State Senator Mary Jo Wilhelm official constituency site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
| Iowa Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Mark Zieman |
8th District 2009 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |