Senator Joseph J. Welsh View All Years

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. Loras College, Dubuque, Bachelor of Science, Political Science. Former Dubuque County deputy sheriff. Member, Knights of Columbus. Key West volunteer fireman. Single. Catholic. Member, Professional and occupational licensing Commission. Served as Chairman, Appropriation Subcommittee for Transportation and Law Enforcement. Served two terms in the House, first term in the Senate.

Senate District 17