Representative from Kossuth county, was born September 2, 1885, on a farm in Seneca township in the county which he now represents. He received his education in the rural schools of his county and at Luther college at Decorah, Iowa. Occupation is farming and live stock feeding. Was married June 7, 1917, to Inga Jorgenson of Winnebago county. Has one son, Teddy V. Jensen. He is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran church, the Iowa farm bureau federation and the Masonic lodge. A republican in politics.