Senator Joseph J. Welsh View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 70 (1983) - 75 (1993)

House: 68 (1979) - 69 (1981)

Home County: Dubuque

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Joseph J. Welsh

Dubuque County

Born August 10, 1955, in Dubuque, son of Glenn and Margaret Welsh. Graduated Dubuque Senior High School. Attended Loras College, Dubuque. Former Dubuque County deputy sheriff. Member, Knights of Columbus. Key West volunteer fireman. Single. Catholic. Served two terms in the House, first term in the Iowa Senate.

Senate District 17