Robert Dvorsky

American politician
Robert E. Dvorsky
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 37th district
25th (1995–2003)
In office
January 9, 1995 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byRichard F. Drake
Succeeded byZach Wahls
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 49th district
54th (1987–1993)
In office
January 12, 1987 – January 9, 1995
Preceded byRichard Varn
Succeeded byRichard E. Myers
Personal details
Born (1948-08-18) August 18, 1948 (age 75)
Burlington, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseSusan Dvorsky
ChildrenAnnie Dvorsky, Caroline Dvorsky
Residence(s)Coralville, Iowa, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
OccupationExecutive Officer, 6th Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services
WebsiteDvorsky's website

Robert E. Dvorsky (born August 18, 1948) is a former Iowa State Senator from the 37th District (previously numbered the 15th District and 25th District). A Democrat, he received his BS and MPA from the University of Iowa and is a retired executive officer for the 6th Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services.

Early life and education

Senator Dvorksy was born in Burlington, Iowa in 1948. Dvorsky went to high school at University High School in Iowa City, and upon graduation enrolled at the University of Iowa receiving his Bachelor of Science and later his Master of Public Administration. [1]

Iowa Legislature

Dvorsky currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Education committee; the Rebuild Iowa committee; the Rules and Administration committee; and the Appropriations committee, where he is chair. His prior political experience includes serving as a representative in the Iowa House from 1987 to 1995, serving as the Mason City Superintendent of Recreation from 1973 to 1979, and serving on the Coralville City Council from 1979 to 1986.

Dvorsky was re-elected in 2006 with 19,027 votes, running unopposed.[1]

Dvorsky announced his retirement in 2018[2] and was succeeded by activist Zach Wahls, a fellow Democrat.

References

  1. ^ Iowa 2006 State Senate election data
  2. ^ Greenberg, Will (12 April 2018). "After 40 years, longtime Iowa legislator Bob Dvorsky passes the baton". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 19 January 2019.

External links

  • Senator Robert Dvorsky official Iowa Legislature site
  • Senator Robert Dvorsky official Iowa General Assembly site
  • State Senator Robert Dvorsky official constituency site
  • Profile at Vote Smart
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 54th District
1987 – 1993
Succeeded by
Richard Running
Preceded by 49th District
1993 – 1994
Succeeded by
Iowa Senate
Preceded by 25th District
1994 – 2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by 15th District
2003 – present
Succeeded by
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90th General Assembly (2023–2025)
President of the Senate
Amy Sinclair (R)
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Brad Zaun (R)
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Jack Whitver (R)
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Pam Jochum (D)
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  46. Dawn Driscoll (R)
  47. Scott Webster (R)
  48. Mark Lofgren (R)
  49. Cindy Winckler (D)
  50. Jeff Reichman (R)


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