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Rick Olson's Biography

Office:

On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (IA) - District 39

Contact Information

Office

1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319

Full Name:

Rick L. Olson

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Brenda; 3 Children: Kate, Lesley, Samantha

Birth Date:

03/26/1951

Birth Place:

Des Moines, IA

Home City:

Des Moines, IA

Attended, Grandview College

Bachelors, Drake University

JD, Drake University, 1976

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2023-present

Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 39, 2022

Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2004-2022

Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2020

Former Member, Administration and Rules Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present

Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979

Member, Des Moines Elks, present

Member, Iowa Association for Justice, present

Member, Iowa State Bar Association, present

Member, Polk County Bar Association, present

Former Member, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees

Member, Asian and Latino Coalition

Member, Des Moines Elks Lodge #98

Former Board Member, Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association

Member, Iowa Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association

Former Member, Iowa Trial Lawyer's Association

Former Member, Polk County Magistrate Appointing Commission

Former Member, Polk County-Wide Oversight Committee

Number of Grandchildren:

4

Priority Issues:

Education, public safety, standing up for reproductive choice, quality affordable healthcare, and protecting workers.

Spouse's Occupation:

Realtor

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