Senator William D. Palmer View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Date of Death: 2/22/2020

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 63 (1969) - 77 (1997)

House: 61 (1965) - 62 (1967)

Home County: Polk

William D. Palmer

Polk County

Des Moines Democrat 20th Senatorial District Polk County. Born Jan. 13, 1935, at Iowa City, Iowa, son of George D. and Florence I. Palmer. Educated in East Des Moines High School and Life Underwriters Training Course. Currently enrolled in C.L.U. Married Evelyn L. Johnson in June, 1963; two sons and one daughter. Life insurance business. Member Masons, Elks, Junior Chamber of Commerce, State Underwriters, Young Democrats, Union Park Methodist Church. Served in 61st and 62nd General Assemblies. Serving first term in senate.

Senate District 20