Senator Matthew W. McCoy View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 77 (1997) - 87 (2017)

House: 75 (1993) - 76 (1995)

Home County: Polk

Matthew W. McCoy

Polk County

Term

Served two terms in House. Serving third term in Senate.

Profession

Vice President, Downtown Community Alliance.

Education

Graduated from Dowling High School, West Des Moines. Received B.A. in history and political science from Briar Cliff College.

Memberships and Activities

Member Interfaith Alliance, Des Moines Metro Arts, and St. Johns Lutheran Church. Former board member of the Southside YMCA and board member of Youth Emergency Services and Shelter. Served on Polk County Conservation Board, 1988-1993.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1966 in Des Moines. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

One son.

Senate District 31