Mark Chelgren
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Eric Mark Chelgren (born January 21, 1968) is an American politician who served in the Iowa Senate.[1] He is a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010 and re-elected in 2014.[2] He represented District 41.[3]
Mark Chelgren | |
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Member of the Iowa Senate from the 41st district | |
In office January 10, 2011 ā January 14, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Keith Kreiman |
Succeeded by | Mariannette Miller-Meeks |
Personal details | |
Born | (1968-01-21) January 21, 1968 (age 56) Ross, California |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Janet |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Ottumwa, Iowa |
Alma mater | Riverside Community College |
He has drawn controversy for proposing legislation that would cap the percentage difference in political parties of professors and instructors that state universities can hire.[4][5] He also drew controversy for his false claim of having a "business degree" from the "Forbco Management School," which was in fact a manager training course run by a company that operated Sizzler restaurants in southern California.[5]
Chelgren announced in March 2018 that he would not be a candidate for reelection in 2018.[6]