John Judge (politician) explained

State Senate2:Iowa
District2:46th
Term Start2:January 11, 1999
Term End2:January 8, 2001
Preceded2:Patty Judge
Succeeded2:Paul McKinley
Office1:Second Gentleman of Iowa
Governor1:Chet Culver
Term Start1:January 12, 2007
Term End1:January 14, 2011
Term Label1:In role
Predecessor1:Tom Zimmerman
Successor1:Kevin Reynolds
Birth Date:20 September 1944
Birth Place:Albia, Iowa, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Patty Poole
Children:3
Occupation:Farmer
Alma Mater:Iowa State University
Allegiance: United States
Branch:United States Marine Corps
Serviceyears:1967–1970
Battles:Vietnam War

John William Judge (born September 20, 1944) is an American politician from Iowa.

Born in Albia, Iowa, to William P. and Mildred, Judge graduated from Albia Community High School and went to Iowa State University.[1] He served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Vietnam serving with the military police. Judge was a farmer and banker. He was married to Patty Judge who served in the Iowa Senate and then as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Judge had three sons; Douglas, W. Dien, and Joseph.[2] Judge also served in the Iowa Senate from 1999 to 2003 and was a Democrat.[3] [4]

Judge was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and American Legion.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: September 29, 2023 . Senator John Judge . The Iowa Legislature.
  2. Web site: State Senator. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. 15 May 2016.
  3. http://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=1044 Iowa General Assembly-John Judge
  4. http://www.nndb.com/people/070/000161584/ NNDB-Patty Judge