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Senator Maggie Tinsman View All Years

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Party Affiliation: Republican
Assemblies Served:
Senate: 73 (1989) - 81 (2005)
Home County: Scott
Maggie Tinsman
Scott County
MARGARET (MAGGIE) TINSMAN Legislator. Born in Moline, IL. Resides in Bettendorf. Received B.A. from the University of Colorado and M.S.W. from the University of Iowa. Former member of the Scott County Board of Supervisors. Member of the Board of Directors for the American Lung Association of Illinois/Iowa, Iowa Peace Institute, FINE Foundation, and I-JAG. Member of Iowa Empowerment Board, Prevention of Disabilities Council, Pleasant Valley School District Strategic Planning Team, Davenport Rotary, American Association of University Women, Junior League of the Quad Cities, St. Peter's Episcopal Church, and served as commissioner for Iowa Department of Elder Affairs (1983-89). Candidate for U.S. Senate, 1996. Husband Hovey; two sons, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Serving fifth term in Senate.
Senate District 41
Committees
80th GA (2003)
Legislation Sponsored
80th GA (2003)