Polly Bukta is the Iowa State Representative from the 26th District and is the Speaker Pro Tempore. She has served in the Iowa House of Representatives

Iowa House of Representatives

The Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly. There are 100 members of the House of Representatives, representing 100 single-member districts across the state with populations of approximately 29,750 for each constituency...

 since 1997. She received her BS from Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst College

Mercyhurst College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.-History:On September 20, 1926, Mercyhurst College opened its doors just a few blocks away from the city's southern boundary. It was founded by the Sisters of Mercy of the Erie Diocese, who were led by Mother M. Borgia...

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Bukta currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Education committee; the Local Government committee; the Transportation committee; and the Veterans Affairs committee. Her political experience includes serving as vice-chair of the Clinton County

Clinton County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 49,116 in the county, with a population density of . There were 21,733 housing units, of which 20,223 were occupied.-2000 census:...

 Democrats

Iowa Democratic Party

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Bukta was re-elected in 2006 with 5,536 votes (60%), defeating Republican

Republican Party of Iowa

The Republican Party of Iowa is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in Iowa. The State Central Committee is led by Chairman Matt Strawn and Co-Chairman Bill Schickel...

 opponent Lester A. Shields. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/GenOffResults.pdf

External links

• Representative Polly Bukta official Iowa General Assembly site
• Polly Bukta State Representative official constituency site