Political party Democrat Website Official Website Religion Christian Spouse Renee Bowman | Role Politician Children Beau, Levi, Addie Name Tod Bowman | |
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Residence Maquoketa, Iowa, United States | ||
Senator tod bowman speaks at statehouse education rally
Tod Bowman, (born March 29, 1965) is a Democratic politician and legislator from the state of Iowa. He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010. He represents District 29, which holds Clinton, Dubuque, and Jackson counties.
Contents
- Senator tod bowman speaks at statehouse education rally
- Tod Bowman signs the register of the Iowa State Senate
- Early life and education
- Family
- Iowa Senate
- Immigration
- References
Tod Bowman signs the register of the Iowa State Senate
Early life and education
Bowman is a graduate of Maquoketa Community High School in 1983. Senator Bowman then enrolled at Luther College where he went to receive his B.A. in Social Sciences. Bowman later went on to attain a Master of Education from Western Illinois University. After receiving his degree, Bowman taught Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology at Maquoketa High School and Clinton Community College. Bowman also taught high school wrestling and continues to coach football in the school district.
Family
Bowman is the son of Hugh and Mary Bowman of Maquoketa, Iowa. He has four brothers, Mike, Robert, William, and Kevin. Bowman is married to Katherine Renee Hayward, daughter of Larry and Katy Hayward of rural Maquoketa. They have three children: Beau, Levi (Levee), and Addie
Iowa Senate
Bowman was first elected in 2010 with 10017 votes defeating Republican Andrew Naeve. Senator Bowman is the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. He also serves on the Agriculture, Education, Economic Growth and State Government committees, as well as the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Budget Subcommittee (Vice Chair).
Immigration
Bowman also voted for an amended form of Senate File 481. This bill eliminated elements of local control by requiring a local officer to comply and detain an immigrant who is guilty of three misdemeanors, non-violent felonies, and felonies until ICE arrives. This bill was opposed by a number of organizations in Iowa, including the Iowa Police Chief Association, the Iowa Catholic Conference, the Iowa Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, the Iowa Coalition against Sexual Assault, and the Iowa State Bar Association.