Senator Robert M. Carr View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 66 (1975) - 73 (1989)
House: 65 (1973)
Home County: Dubuque
Robert M. Carr
Dubuque County
Dubuque Democrat 10th Senatorial District Born May 9, 1937 at Bernard, Iowa, son of M.L. and Mae Carr. Attended high school at Garryowen, Iowa. Attended Loras College at Dubuque. Married Rose T. Connolly, 1960. Children: Tim, Mark, Kim. Presently a securities broker. Served one term as State Representative ('73-'74), Committees: Commerce, Cities and Towns and Education. Reelected 1974 and resigned to participate in special election held Dec. 30, 1975. Elected by special election to Iowa Senate. Member and past president of Dubuque Evening Optimist Club, Common Cause and Dubuque Environmental Coordinating Association. Member Roman Catholic Church. First term.