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. Married, Joy Yacavona, Catholic. Licensed Private Investigator and Bondsman. Democratic Nominee for U.S. Congress, Second District, 1984. Chairman, Senate Appropriations Committee, 71st and 72nd General Assemblies. Served two terms in the House, second term in the Senate.

Senate District 17