Preceded by Harold van Maanen Name Jim Engelenhoven Political party Republican Role Political figure | Children Carol Spouse Carol Van Engelenhoven Religion Christian Reformed Party Republican Party of Iowa | |
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Born September 9, 1943 (age 80)
Oskaloosa, Iowa ( 1943-09-09 ) Website Van Engelenhoven's website Residence Leighton, Iowa, United States | ||
James L. Van Engelenhoven (born September 9, 1943) is the Iowa State Representative from the 71st District. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1999, when he was elected to represent the 95th district. In addition to winning re-election in general election challenges, Van Engelenhoven has won three primary elections (1998, 2008, and 2010), though he went one year (2004) without any primary or general election opponents.
As of September 2011, Van Engelenhoven serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Ethics, Local Government, Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. His prior political experience includes serving as County Supervisor in Mahaska County from 1992-1998.
Electoral history
*incumbent
References
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