Senator Rod N. Halvorson View All Years

Compiled Historical Information
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 76 (1995) - 77 (1997)
House: 68 (1979) - 75 (1993)
Home County: Webster
Rod N. Halvorson
Webster County
Birth: December 23, 1949, Appleton, MN. Parents: Hjalmar and Leona Halvorson. Education: Graduated Appleton High School, 1967; public administration intern at the University of Minnesota, 1970; B.A., business administration, Moorhead State University, 1971; graduate studies in community and regional planning, North Dakota State University, 1972; graduate studies in public administration, Drake University, 1991-1993. Profession and Activities: Iowa real estate license, rental property owner. Former district manager for Congressman Berkley Bedell, 1975-1978. Campaign organizer for Bedell, 1972-78. Executive director, Pipestone Chamber of Commerce, 1973. Member: Democrat State Central Committee, 6th District, 1979-1982 and 5th District, 1992-1994; United Church of Christ; Sons of Norway; Webster County Habitat for Humanity; Iowa House of Representatives, 1979-1994. Iowa House Assistant Majority Leader: 70th, 71st, and 72nd General Assemblies. Term: First.