Lake Mills District 8 Republican Born Nov. 17, 1946, in Leland, son of Edward A. and Rita L. Branstad. Graduated Forest City High School 1965. B.A. University of Iowa 1969. Served in U.S. Army Military Police Corps two years. Graduated from Drake University Law School. Established Branstad and Schwarm law office in Lake Mills. Married Christine Johnson, 1972. One son, Eric. Member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lake Mills, American Legion, Winnebago County Farm Bureau, Lions Club, and the Jaycees. Third term.

Lake Mills District 8 Republican Born Nov. 17, 1946, in Leland, Iowa, son of Edward A. and Rita L. Branstad. Graduated Forest City High School 1965. B.A. in political science, University of Iowa 1969. Served in U.S. Army Military Police Corps two years. Graduated from Drake University Law School. Established Branstad and Schwarm law office in Lake Mills, Iowa. Married Christine Johnson June 17, 1972. Member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Lake Mills, American Legion, Winnebago County Farm Bureau, Lions Club, and the Conservative Coalition of Iowa. Second term.

Leland District 8 Republican Born Nov. 17, 1946, in Leland, Iowa, son of Edward A. and Rita L. Branstad. Attended Leland Grade School and graduated from Forest City High School, 1965. Received B.A. in Political Science from University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1969. Served in U.S. Army Military Police Corps two years. Has completed three semesters at Drake University Law School. Farms in Winnebago County with father and brother. Married Christine Ann Johnson June 17, 1972. Member of St. James Catholic Church, Forest City, American Legion, and Winnebago County Farm Bureau. Active Young Republican and has served as delegate to several Iowa Republican Conventions. First term.