Representative Janet A. Petersen View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 85 (2013) - 91 (2025)

House: 79 (2001) - 84 (2011)

Home County: Polk

Janet A. Petersen

Polk County

Term

Serving fifth term in House.

Profession

President and founder of Healthy Birth Day. Communications consultant.

Education

Received B.A. in communications and public relations from the University of Northern Iowa and M.A. in integrated communications from Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Member of the Democratic Leadership Council and Walnut Hills United Methodist Church. Board member of the Des Moines Arts Festival.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1970 in Des Moines. Resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Husband Brian Pattinson; two sons and one daughter.

House District 64