Senator Mark S. Shearer View All Years

Compiled Historical Information

Birth Place: Burlington, Iowa

Birth County: Des Moines

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 78 (1999) - 79 (2001)

House: 73 (1989) - 74 (1991)

Home County: Louisa
Washington

Mark S. Shearer

Washington County

Birth: August 11, 1952, Burlington. Parents: Paul and Barbara Shearer. Education: Graduated Washington (Iowa) H.S., 1970; majored in music education, journalism, and marketing at University of Iowa, 1970-1974. Children: 1 daughter, Amy; 2 sons, Chad and Shawn. Profession and Activities: Communications Consultant. Former Newspaper Editor, Board member and chair, Iowa Arts Council, 1981-1988. Member: Washington Development Foundation, United Methodist Church. Served two terms in Iowa House. Term: First.

Senate District 49