On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for State House (IA) - District 39
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
Member, Ethics Committee
Ranking Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Review
Member, Judiciary Committee
Member, Public Safety Committee
Member, Transportation Committee
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 Horsemens 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