Brian Quirk
Brian J. Quirk | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 15th district 30th (2001 – 2003) | |
In office January 8, 2001 – November 28, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Keith Weigel |
Succeeded by | Todd Prichard |
Personal details | |
Born |
New Hampton, Iowa | July 11, 1968
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Anita |
Children | 2 daughters[1] |
Residence | New Hampton, Iowa |
Profession | Electrical Contractor |
Religion | Catholic |
Website | Quirk's website |
Brian J. Quirk (born July 11, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 30th District from 2001 to 2003, and the 15th District from 2003-2012. He received his AA from North Area Community College. He is a veteran and served his country honorably from 1987-1991.
As of October 2011, Quirk served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Agriculture, State Government, and Ways and Means committees. He also serves as ranking member of the Commerce Committee and as a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee and of the Information Technology Council.
Quirk works at New Hampton Electric, his family's business in New Hampton. He is a master electrician.
On November 28, 2012, Quirk resigned his seat to take a job as the general manager of the New Hampton Municipal Light Plant.[2][3]
Electoral history
*incumbent
Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
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Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [4] District 30 Turnout: 13,188 | Democratic hold | Brian Quirk | Democratic | 7,339 | 55.6 | ||
Allen Borlaug | Republican | 5,842 | 44.3 | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [5] District 15 | Democratic (newly redistricted) | Brian Quirk* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [6] District 15 Turnout: 14,332 | Democratic hold | Brian Quirk* | Democratic | 8,422 | 58.8 | ||
Arnie Boge | Republican | 5,899 | 41.2 | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [7] District 15 Turnout: 10,556 | Democratic hold | Brian J. Quirk* | Democratic | 7,147 | 67.7 | ||
David Kraft | Republican | 3,184 | 30.2 | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [8] District 15 Turnout: 13,031 | Democratic hold | Brian J. Quirk* | Democratic | 9,679 | 74.3 | ||
Dan Lensing | Independent | 3,336 | 25.6 | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [9] District 15 Turnout: 10,907 | Democratic hold | Brian J. Quirk* | Democratic | 5,790 | 53.1 | ||
Michael T. Klimesh | Republican | 4,856 | 44.5 | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012 [10] District 52 Turnout: 13,707 | Democratic hold | Brian J. Quirk* | Democratic | 9,777 | 71.33 | ||
Craig Clark | Other | 3,916 | 28.57 |
References
- ↑
- ↑ "KWWL," "Brian Quirk resigns to take new job," 1:49 p.m. November 29, 2012
- ↑ WCF Courier, "Quirk leaves statehouse for new job; retired coach to seek seat," November 30, 2012
- ↑ "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 20. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ↑ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 26. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ↑ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 21. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ↑ "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 28. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ↑ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ↑ "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 56. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ↑ "Secretary of State - Election Night Results - November 6th, 2012". Iowa Secretary of State. 2012-12-16. p. District 51–75. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Brian Quirk. |
- Representative Brian J. Quirk official Iowa General Assembly site
- Brian Quirk State Representative official constituency site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
Iowa House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Keith Weigel |
30th District 2001 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Dick Myers |
Preceded by Dolores Mertz |
15th District 2003 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |