Current Office: Governor First Elected: 11/07/2006 Last Elected: 11/07/2006 Next Election: 2010 Party: Democratic


Background Information
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mariclare Thinnes 2 Children: Clare, John.
Birth Date: 12/25/1966
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Home City: West Des Moines, IA
Religion: Presbyterian
Education:
MA, Teaching, Drake University, 1994
BA, Political Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988.
Professional Experience:
Former Teacher/Football Coach/Basketball Coach, Hoover High School, Des Moines, Iowa
Former Teacher/Football Coach/Basketball Coach, Roosevelt High School, Des Moines, Iowa
Former Environmental and Consumer Advocate, Office of the Attorney General.
Political Experience:
Governor, State of Iowa, 2006-present
Secretary of State, State of Iowa, 1998-2006.
Organizations:
Elder, Central Presbyterian Church
Member, Covenant Presbyterian Church
Member, Iowa State Education Association
Founder, Iowa Student Political Awareness Club (ISPAC)
Member, National Association of Secretaries of State
Member, New Millennium Youth Initiative.
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Elections Task Force, Council of State Governments
Member, Elections and Voter Participation Committee
Member, Presidential Caucuses and Primaries Committee
Chair, State Voter Registration Commission.
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Contact Information
Capitol Webmail: http://www.governor.iowa.gov/a ...
Capitol Website: http://www.governor.iowa.gov/
Capitol Address Office of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
State Capitol
1007 East Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-5211
Key Staff AddressPatrick Dillon Chief of Staff State Capitol, First Floor Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-0159
Key Staff AddressBrad Anderson Communications Director State Capitol, First Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-0173
Key Staff AddressCasey Sinnwell Scheduler State Capitol, First Floor
Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: 515-281-0440



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