Sonja Larsen (politician)
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Sonja Larsen (born February 1, 1941) is a former American politician from the state of Iowa who served as a Republican in the Iowa House of Representatives for Ottumwa's 89th House District from 1979 to 1981, succeeding Charles Poncy before she was in turn succeeded by him the following election.
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Quick Facts Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 89th district, Preceded by ...
Sonja Larsen | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
In office January 8, 1979 ā January 11, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Charles Poncy |
Succeeded by | Charles Poncy |
Personal details | |
Born | Sonja Leistad (1941-02-01) February 1, 1941 (age 83) Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Richard Larsen |
Children | 3 |
Occupation | Realtor |
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Larsen was born in Elk Horn, Shelby County, Iowa in 1941 to Marie and Einar Leistad. She attended Elk Horn-Kimballton Community schools, graduating in 1959. She married Richard Larsen, having three children.[1]