Ray Sorensen (politician) explained

Ray Sorensen
State House:Iowa
District:23rd
Term Start:January 14, 2019
Predecessor:Clel Baudler
Constituency:District 23 - (2023-Present)
District 20 - (2019-2023)
Children:3
Spouse:Maria
Party:Republican
Education:Iowa State University

Ray "Bubba" Sorensen (born 1979)[1] is an American artist, businessman, and politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 23rd district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on January 14, 2019.

Early life and education

Sorensen was born in Creston, Iowa and raised in Fontanelle, Iowa. He studied art at Iowa State University.[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Sorensen worked as a graphic designer for Edje Technologies and Livestock Plus. He also co-owns, with his wife, Sorensen Studios, a photography and mural-painting business. After watching Saving Private Ryan as a 19 year old at Iowa State University in 1999, Sorensen was inspired to paint the first Freedom Rock, located along Interstate 80 near Menlo, Iowa.[3] [4] [5]

Sorensen was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2018 and assumed office on January 14, 2019.[6] He serves as chair of the House Economic Growth Committee. He previously served as vice chair of the House Appropriations Committee.[7] [8]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.adelnews.com/story/news/2020/10/27/iowa-election-rep-ray-bubba-sorensen-faces-democratic-challenger-ryan-morrison-house-district-20/3748442001/
  2. Web site: Ray Sorensen Biography. 2021-06-27. en-US.
  3. Mikkelson, David (May 29, 2011). The Freedom Rock in Iowa: Do photographs show a rock painted with patriotic scenes alongside an Iowa highway?. Snopes. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  4. Mantz, Logan (September 27, 2021). Freedom Rock Tour Ends In Iowa. Raccoon Valley Radio (Jefferson, Iowa). Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  5. Sorensen, Ray (2021). The Freedom Rock. The Freedom Rock website. Retrieved September 29, 2021. Archived from the original on September 22, 2021.
  6. Web site: Sorensen hopes to make House District 20 'proud' in upcoming session. 2021-06-27. Creston News. en.
  7. Web site: Ray Sorensen. 2021-06-27. Ballotpedia. en.
  8. Web site: Representative Ray Sorensen. 2021-06-27. www.legis.iowa.gov.