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Tim Kraayenbrink (born 1959) is the Iowa State Senator from the 5th District.[1] A Republican, he has served in the Iowa Senate since winning election in 2015.
Tim Kraayenbrink | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 4th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Daryl Beall |
| Constituency | 4th district (2023-present) 5th district (2015–2023) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) Paullina, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sally |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Northern State College |
| Occupation | Financial Services |
Born in Paullina, Iowa, Kraayenbrink went on to attend Northern State College in South Dakota. He spent time as a teacher and football coach for the Northwest Webster School District. Later he started his own financial firm which he had led for over 25 years before he decided to run for public office. He currently resides in Fort Dodge with his wife Sally. They have three children and six grandchildren.[2][3]
As of February 2020, Kraayenbrink serves on the following committees: Appropriations (Vice Chair), Education, and Local Government. He also serves on the Education Appropriations Subcommittee (Chair), as well as the Fiscal Committee, School Finance Formula Review Committee, Career and Technical Education Implementation Study Committee, and the College Student Aid Commission.[1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Kraayenbrink | 12,383 | 55.8 | |||
| Democratic | Daryl Beall | 9,801 | 44.2% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Tim Kraayenbrink | 14,571 | 61.9% | |
| Democratic | John O'Brien | 8,935 | 38.0% | |
| Republican hold | ||||
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