Senator Tony Bisignano View All Years

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Compiled Historical Information

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Assemblies Served:
Senate: 75 (1993) - 76 (1995)
86 (2015) - 91 (2025)

House: 72 (1987) - 74 (1991)

Home County: Polk

Tony Bisignano

Polk County

Term

Fourth nonconsecutive term in Senate. Served three terms in House.

Profession

Retired human resources director for Polk County.

Education

Graduated from Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines. Attended the University of Northern Iowa, Grand View University, and Drake University.

Memberships and Activities

Served seven years as president of his local AFSCME union. Founded Nick Bisignano Foundation, which promotes responsibility and good choices among teens. Active in the SouthSide Cares charitable organization and Lincoln High School athletic boosters. Former board member of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa, Best Buddies Iowa, and Special Olympics.

Birth and Residence

Born in 1952 in Des Moines. Raised and resides in Des Moines.

Family Members

Wife, Kim; two daughters and one son (deceased).

Senate District 15