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Rick Olson

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Running, 2024 Iowa State House District 39, General Election

Won the General, 2022 Iowa State House District 39

Iowa State House, District 31 (2004 - Present)

Quick Facts
  • Full Name:
    Rick L. Olson
  • Gender:
    Male
  • Birth Date:
    03/26/1951
  • Birth Place:
    Des Moines, IA
  • Home City:
    Des Moines, IA
  • Family:
    Wife: Brenda; 3 Children: Kate, Lesley, Samantha; 4 Grandchildren
Personal Details

Rick Olson is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 31. He was first elected to the chamber in 2004.

Olson's professional experience includes working as an attorney in private practice.

Education

  • Attended, Grandview College
  • Bachelors, Drake University
  • JD, Drake University, 1976

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Grandview College
  • Bachelors, Drake University
  • JD, Drake University, 1976
  • Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present
  • Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979

Political Experience

  • Attended, Grandview College
  • Bachelors, Drake University
  • JD, Drake University, 1976
  • Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present
  • Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2004-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2020

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Joint Committee on Administrative Rules Review

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Public Safety Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Grandview College
  • Bachelors, Drake University
  • JD, Drake University, 1976
  • Attorney, Olson Law Firm, 1979-Present
  • Assistant Attorney, Polk County, 1976-1979
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2004-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 31, 2020
  • Member, Des Moines Elks, present
  • Member, Iowa Association for Justice, present
  • Member, Iowa State Bar Association, present
  • Member, Polk County Bar Association, present
  • Former Member, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees
  • Member, Asian and Latino Coalition
  • Member, Des Moines Elks Lodge #98
  • Former Board Member, Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
  • Member, Iowa Thoroughbred Breeder's and Owner's Association
  • Former Member, Iowa Trial Lawyer's Association
  • Former Member, Polk County Magistrate Appointing Commission
  • Former Member, Polk County-Wide Oversight Committee

Other Info

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Priority Issues:

Education, public safety, standing up for reproductive choice, quality affordable healthcare, and protecting workers.

Spouse's Occupation:

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