Kirsten Running-Marquardt Explained

Kirsten Running-Marquardt
State House:Iowa
District:69th
Term Start:2009
Term End:2023
Preceded:Dick Taylor
Succeeded:Tom Determann
Prior Term:33rd (2009–2013)
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:6 July 1977
Alma Mater:University of Iowa
Spouse:Coy
Residence:Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Kirsten Running-Marquardt (born July 6, 1977) is a former Democratic Iowa State Representative, elected to represent the 33rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives in a special election in November 2009. She replaced Dick Taylor, who resigned in October 2009 to focus on his family.[1] [2]

, Running-Marquardt serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations, Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, Labor, and Local Government committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.

Electoral history

Running-Marquardt was first elected on November 24, 2009 for the remainder of retiring Representative Dick Taylor's term. She won the election, defeating Republican opponent Joshua Thurston. She won re-election in a 2010 re-match with Thurston.*incumbent

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Notes and References

  1. http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2009/10/29/candidate-selected-for-special-house-election/ Candidate selected for special House election
  2. http://iowaindependent.com/22774/running-marquardt-wins-special-election-by-wide-margin Running-Marquardt wins special election by wide margin