Women in Iowa Politics

Representation Over Time

Representation over time

In the visualization below, drag the time slider to see how many women of each party were elected to the state House and Senate in a given session. You can also press play to watch a time series animation. The names of the active women legislators for that session and the years they served in that chamber are listed below.

1921

  • Democrat Women
  • Republican Women
  • Men

House Representatives

    Year: 1921

    Senators

       


       

       

      Map

      Drag the time slider in the map below to see the home counties of elected women over time. Click on the county to see its name and the women who have served in that county at any given session.

      State Legislators

      Women in the Iowa State Legislature

      Janet L. Adams

      Janet L. Adams

      Webster County, Democrat

      House: 1987-1992

      Mayor of Webster City

      Marti Anderson

      Marti Anderson

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2013-2023

      Staci Appel

      Staci Appel

      Warren County, Democrat

      Senate: 2007-2011

      Andra Atteberry

      Andra Atteberry

      Delaware County, Democrat

      House: 2001-2002

      Donna M. Barry

      Donna M. Barry

      Harrison County, Republican

      House: 1995-2001

      Elaine Baxter

      Elaine Baxter

      Des Moines County, Democrat

      House: 1982-1986

      Secretary of State: 1985-1992

      Linda L. Beatty

      Linda L. Beatty

      Warren County, Democrat

      House: 1985-1994

      Liz Bennett

      Liz Bennett

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 2015-2023

      Senate: 2023-2027

      Deborah L. Berry

      Deborah L. Berry

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 2003-2016

      Amy M. Bloom

      Amy M. Bloom

      Webster County, Republican

      House: 1947-1948

      Jane Bloomingdale

      Jane Bloomingdale

      Worth County, Republican

      House: 2017-2025

      Carmine R. Boal

      Carmine R. Boal

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1999-2008

      Lenabelle Bock

      Lenabelle Bock

      Hancock County, Republican

      House: 1961-1964

      Brooke Boden

      Brooke Boden

      Warren County, Republican

      House: 2021-2025

      Nancy J. Boettger

      Nancy J. Boettger

      Shelby County, Republican

      Senate: 1995-2014

      Mattie B. Bogenrief

      Mattie B. Bogenrief

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 1965-1966

      Effie Lee Boggess

      Effie Lee Boggess

      Taylor/Page County, Republican

      House: 1995-2004

      Christina Bohannan

      Christina Bohannan

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 2021-2023

      Diane Brandt

      Diane Brandt

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 1975-1983

      Holly Brink

      Holly Brink

      Mahaska County, Republican

      House: 2019-2023

      Timi Brown-Powers

      Timi Brown-Powers

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 2015-2025

      Molly Buck

      Molly Buck

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2023-2025

      Florence D. Buhr

      Florence D. Buhr

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1990

      Senate: 1991-2004

      Cecelia S. Burnett

      Cecelia S. Burnett

      Story County, Democrat

      House: 1995-2000

      Polly Bukta

      Polly Bukta

      Clinton County, Democrat

      House: 1997-2010

      Sue Cahill

      Sue Cahill

      Marshall County, Democrat

      House: 2021-2025

      Janet A. Carl

      Janet A. Carl

      Poweshiek County, Democrat

      House: 1982-1985

      Dorothy F. Carpenter

      Dorothy F. Carpenter

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1981-1994

      Claire Celsi

      Claire Celsi

      Polk County, Democrat

      Senate: 2019-2027

      Kay Halloran Chapman

      Kay Halloran Chapman

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1992, 1997-1999

      Mayor of Cedar Rapids: 2006-2009

      Betty Jean Clark

      Betty Jean Clark

      Cerro Gordo County, Republican

      House: 1977-1990

      Gertrude S. Cohen

      Gertrude S. Cohen

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 1965-1966

      Willa Charlene Conklin

      Willa Charlene Conklin

      Black Hawk County, Republican

      House: 1967-1968

      Senate: 1969-1972

      Joy C. Corning

      Joy C. Corning

      Black Hawk County, Republican

      Senate: 1985-1990

      Lt. Governor: 1990-1998

      Chris Cournoyer

      Chris Cournoyer

      Scott County, Republican

      Senate: 2019-2027

      Helen Margaret Crabb

      Helen Margaret Crabb

      Guthrie County, Democrat

      House: 1949-1952

      Swati A. Dandekar

      Swati A. Dandekar

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 2003-2008

      Senate: 2009-2011

      Betty R. De Boef

      Betty R. De Boef

      Keokuk County, Republican

      House: 2001-2013

      Karin Derry

      Karin Derry

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2018-2020

      Minnette Fredrichs Doderer

      Minnette Fredrichs Doderer

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 1964-1968, 1981-2000

      Senate: 1969-1978

      Molly Donahue

      Molly Donahue

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 2019-2023

      Senate: 2023-2027

      Jo Ann M. Douglas

      Jo Ann M. Douglas

      Adair County, Republican

      Senate: 1995-2002

      Dawn Driscoll

      Dawn Driscoll

      Iowa County, Republican

      Senate: 2021-2027

      Lucile Duitscher

      Lucile Duitscher

      Wright County, Democrat

      House: 1969-1970

      Nancy Dunkel

      Nancy Dunkel

      Dubuque County, Democrat

      House: 2013-2017

      Sonja Egenes

      Sonja Egenes

      Story County, Republican

      House: 1971-1982

      Tracy Ehlert

      Tracy Ehlert

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 2019-2025

      Isabel M. Elliott

      Isabel M. Elliott

      Woodbury County, Democrat

      House: 1937-1940

      Joni Ernst

      Joni Ernst

      Montgomery County, Republican

      Iowa Senate: 2011-2014 

      U.S. Senate: 2015-2027

      Katherine Mull Falvey

      Katherine Mull Falvey

      Monroe County, Republican

      House: 1959-1964

      Barbara A. Finch

      Barbara A. Finch

      Story County, Republican

      House: 2001-2002

      Abby Finkenauer

      Abby Finkenauer

      Dubuque County, Democrat

      Iowa House: 2015-2019

      U.S. House: 1st District, 2019-2021

      A. June Franklin

      A. June Franklin

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 1967-1972

      Mary Lou Freeman

      Mary Lou Freeman

      Buena Vista County, Republican

      Senate: 1994-2002

      House: 2003-2006

      Marcella R. Frevert

      Marcella R. Frevert

      Palo Alto County, Democrat

      House: 1997-2010

      Ruth Ann Gaines

      Ruth Ann Gaines

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2011-2025

      Teresa A. Garman

      Teresa A. Garman

      Story County, Republican

      House: 1987-2002

      Ada Lucille Garner

      Ada Lucille Garner

      Butler County, Democrat

      House: 1933-1934

      Mary Gaskill

      Mary Gaskill

      Wapello County, Democrat

      House: 2003-2020

      Elesha L. Gayman

      Elesha L. Gayman

      Scott County, Democrat

      House: 2007-2010

      Julia B. Gentleman

      Julia B. Gentleman

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1975-1978

      Senate: 1979-1990

      Willie Stevenson Glanton

      Willie Stevenson Glanton

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 1965-1966

      First African American woman elected to the Iowa General Assembly

      First African American woman to become an Assistant County
      Attorney in Polk County

      Cindy Golding

      Cindy Golding

      Linn County, Republican

      House: 2023-2025

      Polly A. Granzow

      Polly A. Granzow

      Hardin/Marshall County, Republican

      House: 2003-2008

      Mary Pat Gregerson

      Mary Pat Gregerson

      Pottawatamie County, Democrat

      House: 1965-1966

      Jane L. Greimann

      Jane L. Greimann

      Story County, Democrat

      House: 1999-2004 

      Sandra Greiner

      Sandra Greiner

      Washington County, Republican

      House: 1993-2000, 2003-2008

      Senate: 2001-2002, 2011-2014

      Josephine K. Gruhn

      Josephine K. Gruhn

      Dickinson County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1992

      Betty Grundberg

      Betty Grundberg

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1993-2002

      Kristi Hager

      Kristi Hager

      Allamakee County, Republican

      House: 2017-2019

      Frances Gilchrist Hakes

      Frances Gilchrist Hakes

      Pocahontas County, Republican

      House: 1961-1964

      Johnie Hammond

      Johnie Hammond

      Story County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1994

      Senate: 1995-2002

      Beverly A. Hannon

      Beverly A. Hannon

      Jones County, Democrat

      Senate: 1985-1992

      Mary Ann Hanusa

      Mary Ann Hanusa

      Pottawattamie County, Republican

      House: 2011-2021

      Mattie Harper

      Mattie Harper

      Davis County, Democrat

      House: 1973-1978

      Patricia M. Harper

      Patricia M. Harper

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 1987-1994

      Senate: 1995-2002

      Rita Hart

      Rita Hart

      Clinton County, Democrat

      Senate: 2013-2019

      Helena Hayes

      Helena Hayes

      Mahaska County, Republican

      House: 2023-2025

      Lisa Heddens

      Lisa Heddens

      Story County, Democrat

      House: 2003-2021

      Joan L. Hester

      Joan L. Hester

      Pottawattamie County, Republican

      House: 1985-1994

      Ashley Hinson

      Ashley Hinson

      Linn County, Republican

      Iowa House: 2017-2021

      U.S. House: 1st District, 2021-2023; 2nd District, 2023-2025

      Betty A. Hoffmann

      Betty A. Hoffmann

      Muscatine County, Republican

      House: 1977-1985

      Heather Hora

      Heather Hora

      Washington County, Republican

      House: 2023-2025

      Julie M. Hosch

      Julie M. Hosch

      Jones County, Republican

      Senate: 2003-2004

      Geri D. Huser

      Geri D. Huser

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 1997-2010

      Elizabeth S. Jacobs

      Elizabeth S. Jacobs

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1995-2006

      Lindsay James

      Lindsay James

      Dubuque County, Democrat

      House: 2019-2025

      Pam Jochum

      Pam Jochum

      Dubuque County, Democrat

      House: 1993-2009

      Senate: 2009-2025

      President of the Senate: 2013-2017

      JoAnn Johnson

      JoAnn Johnson

      Adair/Dallas County, Republican

      Senate: 1995-2003

      Megan Jones

      Megan Jones

      Clay County, Republican

      House: 2013-2025

      Patty Judge

      Patty Judge

      Monroe County, Democrat

      Senate: 1993-1998 

      Secretary of Agriculture: 1999-2006 

      Lt. Governor: 2007-2010 

      Anesa Kajtazovic

      Anesa Kajtazovic

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 2011-2015

      Doris Kelley

      Doris Kelley

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 2007-2011

      Kathlyn M. Kirketeg

      Kathlyn M. Kirketeg

      Adams County, Republican

      House: 1947-1948

      Emma Jean Kiser

      Emma Jean Kiser

      Scott County, Republican

      House: 1973-1974

      Carrie Koelker

      Carrie Koelker

      Dubuque County, Republican

      Senate: 2019-2027

      Jennifer Konfrst

      Jennifer Konfrst

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2019-2025

      Minority Leader: 2021-2025

      Mary E. Kramer

      Mary E. Kramer

      Polk County, Republican

      Senate: 1997-2004

      Ambassador to Barbados 2004-2006 

      Monica Kurth

      Monica Kurth

      Scott County, Democrat

      House: 2017-2025

      Sonja Larsen

      Sonja Larsen

      Wapello County, Republican

      House: 1979-1980

      Shannon Latham

      Shannon Latham

      Franklin County, Republican

      House: 2021-2025

      Edna C. Lawrence

      Edna C. Lawrence

      Wapello County, Republican

      House: 1947-1950

      Vicki S. Lensing

      Vicki S. Lensing

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 2001-2020

      Elinor Levin

      Elinor Levin

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 2023-2025

      Joan Miller Lipsky

      Joan Miller Lipsky

      Linn County, Republican

      House: 1967-1978

      Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones

      Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 1979-1986

      Senate: 1987-1994

      Joyce Lonergan

      Joyce Lonergan

      Boone County, Democrat

      House: 1975-1986

      Mary A. Lundby

      Mary A. Lundby

      Linn County, Republican

      House: 1987-1995

      Senate: 1995-2009

      Co-Majority Leader: 2006

      Minority Leader:2006-2007

       

      Shannon Lundgren

      Shannon Lundgren

      Dubuque County, Republican

      House: 2017-2025

      Mae A. Lynch

      Mae A. Lynch

      Pocahontas County, Democrat

      House: 1943-1946

      Mary Madison

      Mary Madison

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2023-2025

      Karen Mann

      Karen Mann

      Greene County, Republican

      House: 1981-1982

      Mona L. Martin

      Mona L. Martin

      Scott County, Republican

      House: 1993-2000

      Mary Mascher

      Mary Mascher

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 1995-2023

      Liz Mathis

      Liz Mathis

      Linn County, Democrat

      Senate: 2011-2023

      Heather Matson

      Heather Matson

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2019-2021; 2023-2025

      Barb Kniff McCulla

      Barb Kniff McCulla

      Marion County, Republican

      House: 2023-2025

      Lillian McElroy

      Lillian McElroy

      Fremont County, Republican

      House: 1971-1977

      Dolores M. Mertz

      Dolores M. Mertz

      Kossuth County, Democrat

      House: 1989-2010

      Janet S. Metcalf

      Janet S. Metcalf

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1985-2002

      Katheryn C. Metz

      Katheryn C. Metz

      Decatur County, Republican

      House: 1949-1952

      Ann Meyer

      Ann Meyer

      Webster County, Republican

      House: 2019-2025

      Elizabeth Ruby Miller

      Elizabeth Ruby Miller

      Marshall County, Republican

      House: 1969-1972

      Senate: 1973-1980

      Helen Miller

      Helen Miller

      Webster County, Democrat

      House: 2003-2018

      Linda J. Miller

      Linda J. Miller

      Scott County, Republican

      House: 2007- 2016

      Opal Louise Miller

      Opal Louise Miller

      Calhoun County, Democrat

      House: 1975-1978

      Mariannette Miller-Meeks

      Mariannette Miller-Meeks

      Mahaska County, Republican

      Iowa Senate: 2019-2021

      U.S. House: 2nd District, 2021-2023; 1st District, 2023-2025

      Sue B. Mullins

      Sue B. Mullins

      Kossuth County, Republican

      House: 1979-1988

      Beverly J. Nelson

      Beverly J. Nelson

      Marshall County, Republican

      House: 1995-2000

      Gladys Shand Nelson

      Gladys Shand Nelson

      Jasper County, Republican

      House: 1951-1956

      Linda M. Nelson

      Linda M. Nelson

      Pottawattamie County, Democrat

      House: 1993-1996

      Mary C. Neuhauser

      Mary C. Neuhauser

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 1987-1994

      Senate: 1995-1998

      Amy Nielsen

      Amy Nielsen

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 2017-2025

      Joyce Nielsen

      Joyce Nielsen

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 1989-1992

      Mary T. O’Halloran

      Mary T. O’Halloran

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 1973-1978

      Jo Oldson

      Jo Oldson

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2003-2023

      Joann Yessler Orr

      Joann Yessler Orr

      Poweshiek County, Democrat

      Senate: 1969-1970, 1973-1980

      Anne Osmundson

      Anne Osmundson

      Clayton County, Republican

      House: 2019-2025

      Kim L. Pearson

      Kim L. Pearson

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 2011-2012

      Doris Ann Peick

      Doris Ann Peick

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1986

      Carolyn Campbell Pendray

      Carolyn Campbell Pendray

      Jackson County, Democrat

      House: 1929-1932

      Senate: 1933-1936

      First Woman Elected to House & Senate

      Janet A. Petersen

      Janet A. Petersen

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2001-2013

      Senate: 2013-2025 

      Senate Minority Leader 2017-2021

      Dawn E. Pettengill

      Dawn E. Pettengill

      Benton County, Democrat and Republican

      House: 2005-2018

      Virginia J. Poffenberger

      Virginia J. Poffenberger

      Dallas County, Republican

      House: 1979-1982

      Amanda Ragan

      Amanda Ragan

      Cerro Gordo County, Democrat

      Senate: 2009-2023

      Jackie Reeder

      Jackie Reeder

      Buchanan County, Democrat

      House (Special Election): 2002-2003

      Kathleen “Kitty” Rehberg

      Kathleen “Kitty” Rehberg

      Black Hawk County, Republican

      Senate: 1995-2008

      Kim Reynolds

      Kim Reynolds

      Clarke County, Republican

      Iowa Senate: 2009-2010

      Lt. Governor: 2011-2017

      Governor: 2017-2027

      Rebecca Reynolds

      Rebecca Reynolds

      Van Buren County, Democrat

      House: 1997-2002

      Patti Ruff

      Patti Ruff

      Clayton County, Democrat

      House 2013-2017

      Kirsten Running-Marquardt

      Kirsten Running-Marquardt

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 2009-2023

      Sandy Salmon

      Sandy Salmon

      Black Hawk County, Republican

      House: 2013-2023

      Senate: 2023-2027

      Hallie Sargisson

      Hallie Sargisson

      Woodbury County, Democrat

      House 1971-1973

      Becky Schmitz

      Becky Schmitz

      Keokuk County, Democrat

      Senate: 2007-2010

      Renee Schulte

      Renee Schulte

      Linn County, Republican

      House: 2009-2012

      Elizabeth Shaw

      Elizabeth Shaw

      Scott County, Republican

      House: 1967-1972

      Nancy Shimanek (Boyd)

      Nancy Shimanek (Boyd)

      Delaware County, Republican

      House: 1977-1982

      Vera Shivvers

      Vera Shivvers

      Marion/Monroe County, Republican

      Senate 1963-1966

      Amy Sinclair

      Amy Sinclair

      Wayne County, Republican

      Senate: 2013-2025

      Jackie Smith

      Jackie Smith

      Woodbury County, Democrat

      Senate: 2019-2023

      Joan Smith

      Joan Smith

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1981-1982

      Betty Soukup

      Betty Soukup

      Cerro Gordo County, Democrat

      Senate: 1999-2002

      Megan Srinivas

      Megan Srinivas

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2023-2025

      Sharon Steckman

      Sharon Steckman

      Cerro Gordo County, Democrat

      House: 2009-2025

      Luana Stoltenberg

      Luana Stoltenberg

      Scott County, Republican

      House: 2023-2025

      Sally Stutsman

      Sally Stutsman

      Johnson County, Democrat

      House: 2013-2016

      Kristin Sunde

      Kristin Sunde

      Polk County, Democrat

      House: 2019-2023

      E. Jane Svoboda

      E. Jane Svoboda

      Black Hawk/Tama County, Democrat

      House: 1987-1992

      Linda Svoboda

      Linda Svoboda

      Iowa County, Democrat

      House: 1975-1979

      Annette Sweeney

      Annette Sweeney

      Marshall/Hardin County, Republican

      House: 2009-2013

      Senate: 2018-2027

      Elaine Szymoniak

      Elaine Szymoniak

      Polk County, Democrat

      Senate: 1989-2002

      Jane Teaford

      Jane Teaford

      Black Hawk County, Democrat

      House: 1985-1992

      Phyllis Thede

      Phyllis Thede

      Scott County, Democrat

      House: 2009-2023

      Patricia Thompson

      Patricia Thompson

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1977-1981

      Rosemary Thomson

      Rosemary Thomson

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1995-2001

      Maggie Tinsman

      Maggie Tinsman

      Scott County, Republican

      Senate: 1989-2004

      Janice Torrence Laughlin

      Janice Torrence Laughlin

      Muscatine County, Republican

      House: 1983-1985

      Sarah Trone Garriott

      Sarah Trone Garriott

      Polk County, Democrat

      Senate: 2021-2027

      Joan Trucano

      Joan Trucano

      Polk County, Republican

      House: 1981-1982

      Jodi Tymeson

      Jodi Tymeson

      Scott County, Republican

      House: 2001-2011

      Linda Upmeyer

      Linda Upmeyer

      Cerro Gordo County, Republican

      House: 2003-2021

      Majority Leader: 2010

      Speaker of the House: 2016-2020

      Percie Van Alstine

      Percie Van Alstine

      Humboldt County, Republican

      House: 1961-1964

      Marcia Walter

      Marcia Walter

      Pottawattamie County, Democrat

      House: 1981-1983

      Pat Ward

      Pat Ward

      Polk County, Republican

      Senate: 2003-2013

      Janice Weiner

      Janice Weiner

      Johnson County, Democrat

      Senate: 2023-2027

      Beth Wessel-Kroeschell

      Beth Wessel-Kroeschell

      Story County, Democrat

      House: 2005-2025

      Cherielynn Westrich

      Cherielynn Westrich

      Wapello County, Republican

      House: 2021-2023

      Senate: 2023-2027

      Tami Wiencek

      Tami Wiencek

      Black Hawk County, Republican

      House: 2007-2009

      Mary Jo Wilhelm

      Mary Jo Wilhelm

      Howard County, Democrat

      Senate: 2009-2017

      Elizabeth Wilson

      Elizabeth Wilson

      Linn County, Democrat

      House: 2023-2025

      Cindy Winckler

      Cindy Winckler

      Scott County, Democrat

      House: 2001-2023

      Senate: 2023-2027

      Olga Wolcott

      Olga Wolcott

      Cerro Gordo County, Democrat

      House: 1965-1967

      Mary Wolfe

      Mary Wolfe

      Clinton County, Democrat

      House: 2011-2023

      Devon Wood

      Devon Wood

      Taylor County, Republican

      House: 2023-2025

      Sue Yenger

      Sue Yenger

      Wapello/Davis County, Republican

      Senate: 1979-1982

      Jo Ann Zimmerman

      Jo Ann Zimmerman

      Dallas County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1987

      Lt. Governor: 1987-2000

      State Executives and Federal Officials

      Women Elected to State Executive and Federal Office

      Cindy Axne

      Cindy Axne

      Polk County, Democrat

      U.S. House of Representatives: 3rd District, 2019-Present

      Ola Babcock Miller

      Ola Babcock Miller

      Washington County, Democrat

      Iowa Secretary of State: 1932-1937

      Founder of the Highway Patrol

      Elaine Baxter

      Elaine Baxter

      Des Moines County, Democrat

      House: 1982-1986

      Secretary of State: 1985-1992

      Bonnie Campbell

      Bonnie Campbell

      Polk County, Democrat

      State Attorney General: 1991-1995

      Joy C. Corning

      Joy C. Corning

      Black Hawk County, Republican

      Senate: 1985-1990

      Lt. Governor: 1990-1998

      Joni Ernst

      Joni Ernst

      Montgomery County, Republican

      Iowa Senate: 2011-2014 

      U.S. Senate: 2015-2027

      Abby Finkenauer

      Abby Finkenauer

      Dubuque County, Democrat

      Iowa House: 2015-2019

      U.S. House: 1st District, 2019-2021

      Ashley Hinson

      Ashley Hinson

      Linn County, Republican

      Iowa House: 2017-2021

      U.S. House: 1st District, 2021-2023; 2nd District, 2023-2025

      Patty Judge

      Patty Judge

      Monroe County, Democrat

      Senate: 1993-1998 

      Secretary of Agriculture: 1999-2006 

      Lt. Governor: 2007-2010 

      Mary E. Kramer

      Mary E. Kramer

      Polk County, Republican

      Senate: 1997-2004

      Ambassador to Barbados 2004-2006 

      Mariannette Miller-Meeks

      Mariannette Miller-Meeks

      Mahaska County, Republican

      Iowa Senate: 2019-2021

      U.S. House: 2nd District, 2021-2023; 1st District, 2023-2025

      Mary Mosiman

      Mary Mosiman

      Story County, Republican

      State Auditor: 2013-2019

      Mary Jane Odell

      Mary Jane Odell

      Polk County, Republican

      Iowa Secretary of State: 1980-1986

      Sally Pederson

      Sally Pederson

      Polk County, Democrat

      Lt. Governor: 1999-2006

      Kim Reynolds

      Kim Reynolds

      Clarke County, Republican

      Iowa Senate: 2009-2010

      Lt. Governor: 2011-2017

      Governor: 2017-2027

      Jo Ann Zimmerman

      Jo Ann Zimmerman

      Dallas County, Democrat

      House: 1983-1987

      Lt. Governor: 1987-2000




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