| State House: | Iowa |
| District: | 85th |
| Term Start: | January 14, 2013 |
| Term End: | January 10, 2021 |
| Predecessor: | Jim Lykam |
| Successor: | Christina Bohannan |
| State House1: | Iowa |
| District1: | 78th |
| Term Start1: | January 13, 2003 |
| Term End1: | January 13, 2013 |
| Predecessor1: | Clel Baudler |
| Successor1: | Jarad Klein |
| State House2: | Iowa |
| District2: | 45th |
| Term Start2: | January 8, 2001 |
| Term End2: | January 12, 2003 |
| Predecessor2: | Minnette Doderer |
| Successor2: | Jane Greimann |
| Birth Date: | 21 June 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Spouse: | Rich Templeton |
| Residence: | Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Education: | University of Iowa (BA) |
| Website: | legis.state.ia.us |
Vicki Lensing (born June 21, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2021.[1]
Lensing graduated from West High School in 1975 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa in 1979.[2]
Lensing grew up around her grandparents' family business, Mott's Drug Store. She is a co-owner of Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service.[2] Lensing was recognized as a Woman of Influence and received the Friend of the Family Farmer Award from the Iowa Farmers Union in 2009.
Lensing defeated Cathy Kern in a party primary in 2000, then won the general election against Republican Party candidate Paul Heyn. She won every subsequent general election unopposed.[3] In 2020, Lensing was defeated in the Democratic primary by Christina Bohannan.[4]
Lensing served on the Environmental Protection committee, the Judiciary committee, the State Government committee, the Government Oversight committee, and the Administration and Regulation Appropriations subcommittees.
She is married to Rich Templeton. She was previously married to Michael Lensing, with whom she shares three children.