Janet Petersen
| Janet Petersen | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 18th district |
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Assumed office January 14, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Liz Mathis |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 64th district 72nd (2001–2003) |
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In office January 8, 2001 – January 13, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Holveck |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Bearinger |
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August 1, 1970 Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Brian Pattinson |
| Alma mater |
University of Northern Iowa Drake University |
| Religion | United Church of Christ |
| Website | [1] |
Janet Petersen (born August 1, 1970) is the Iowa State Senator from the 18th district. She has served in the Iowa Senate since 2013. Previously she served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. She received her BA from the University of Northern Iowa and her MA from Drake University.
As of October 2011[update], Petersen serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Human Resources, Transportation, and Ways and Means committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Government Oversight and Joint Government Oversight committees and as a member of the Electronic Health Information Advisory Council.
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