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  Avenson, Donald D.
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<-  1995-01-01  
 
NameDonald D. Avenson
Address30 Maplewood Drive
Oelwein, Iowa , United States
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Born September 16, 1944
DiedMay 19, 2017 (72 years)
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InfoDonald Dean "Don" Avenson

Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives from the 15th District in 1972, 1974, 1976, 1978, and 1980.

Elected to the Iowa House of Representatives from the 28th District in 1982, 1984, 1986, and 1988.

Don Avenson has 36 years of legislative experience including eight years as Speaker of the Iowa House, nearly twice as long as any other Speaker in Iowa history. Don was the Democratic nominee for Governor in 1990. Since founding AOC in 1991 he has been called “a visionary consultant and a master strategist” and he “has the respect of both sides of the aisle.” Today’s Iowa’s legislative leaders in both parties often seek his advice on managing the legislative process.

Served in the Iowa House, 1973-1991

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  11/06/1990 IA Governor Lost 38.85% (-21.76%)
  06/05/1990 IA Governor - D Primary Won 39.45% (+7.82%)
  01/03/1989 IA State House Speaker Won 100.00% (+100.00%)
  11/08/1988 IA State House 028 Won 53.44% (+6.89%)
  11/04/1986 IA State House 028 Won 65.40% (+30.81%)
  11/06/1984 IA State House 028 Won 61.23% (+22.47%)
  11/02/1982 IA State House 028 Won 53.83% (+7.66%)
  11/04/1980 IA State House 015 Won 57.68% (+15.38%)
  11/07/1978 IA State House 015 Won 54.25% (+8.52%)
  11/02/1976 IA State House 015 Won 59.71% (+19.43%)
  11/05/1974 IA State House 015 Won 65.80% (+31.60%)
  11/07/1972 IA State House 015 Won 53.31% (+6.67%)
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