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| Iowa State Senate District 7 | ||
| Current incumbent | Jackie Smith  | |
Iowa's seventh state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Jackie Smith.
Iowa state senators represent an average of 60,927 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 58,586 residents.
Members of the Iowa State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Half of the senate is up for re-election every two years. Iowa legislators assume office the first day of January after their election.
The Iowa Constitution states, "Senators shall be chosen for the term of four years, at the same time and place as representatives; they shall be twenty-five years of age, and possess the qualifications of representatives as to residence and citizenship."
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $25,000/year | $168/day |
If a vacancy occurs in the Senate, the governor must call for a special election within five days of the vacancy. If the vacancy happens while the Senate is in session, the governor can call the election to be held as soon as possible. However, a minimum 18-day notice is required. All other special elections require a 45-day notice as long as there are no school elections scheduled on the same day.
Elections for the office of Iowa State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline is March 13, 2020.
Jackie Smith (D) defeated incumbent Rick Bertrand (R) in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 7 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jackie Smith (D) |
51.2
|
9,125 |
|
|
Rick Bertrand (R) |
48.7
|
8,676 | |
| Other/Write-in votes |
0.1
|
26 | ||
|
|
Total votes: 17,827 |
Jackie Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Jackie Smith (D) |
100
|
2,217 |
|
|
Total votes: 2,217 |
Steven Stokes advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 7 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate |
% |
Votes |
||
| ✔ |
|
Steven Stokes (R) |
100
|
1,344 |
|
|
Total votes: 1,344 |
Elections for the Iowa State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Jim France defeated Maria Rundquist in the Democratic primary, while incumbent Rick Bertrand was unopposed in the Republican primary. France, Bertrand and Rundquist (I) faced off in the general election after Rundquist filed to run as an Independent on July 29, 2014. Incumbent Bertrand defeated both challengers, Rundquist and France, in the general election.
Iowa State Senate, District 7 General Election, 2014
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Rick Bertrand Incumbent |
57.1% | 8,766 | |
| Democratic | Jim France | 37.4% | 5,738 | |
| Independent | Maria Rundquist | 5.4% | 832 | |
| Write-in | Write-in | 0.1% | 16 | |
| Total Votes | 15,352 | |||
Iowa State Senate, District 7 Democratic Primary, 2014
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
Jim France |
55.4% | 599 |
| Maria Rundquist | 44.6% | 483 |
| Total Votes | 1,082 | |
Elections for the office of Iowa State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 8, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 19, 2010. Incumbent Amanda Ragan (D) defeated James Mills (R) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.
Iowa State Senate, District 7, General Election, 2010
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Amanda Ragan Incumbent |
60.4% | 12,908 | |
| Republican | James Mills | 39.6% | 8,452 | |
| Total Votes | 21,360 | |||
From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Iowa State Senate District 7 raised a total of $844,817. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $49,695 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.
Campaign contributions, Iowa State Senate District 7
| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $181,226 | 3 | $60,409 |
| 2012 | $238,628 | 3 | $79,543 |
| 2010 | $198,818 | 2 | $99,409 |
| 2008 | $45,259 | 2 | $22,630 |
| 2006 | $25,781 | 1 | $25,781 |
| 2004 | $106,122 | 2 | $53,061 |
| 2002 | $16,009 | 1 | $16,009 |
| 2000 | $32,974 | 3 | $10,991 |
| Total | $844,817 | 17 | $49,695 |
