Charlie McConkey

Charlie McConkey (born 1955) is an American politician who is a former Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 15th district. McConkey was first elected in 2014 to replace retiring Republican Representative Mark Brandenburg.

Charlie McConkey
McConkey in 2021
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 15th district
In office January 12, 2015 – January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Mark Brandenburg
Succeeded by	Matt Windschitl (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	1955 (age 69–70) Carter Lake, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Sheryl
Children	Jennifer, Charlie III, Jason, Katie
Residence	Council Bluffs, Iowa
Profession	retired steelworker
Website	legis.iowa.gov/...

McConkey endorsed former Maryland governor Martin O'Malley for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 presidential election.^[1]

Electoral history

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2014  [2] District 15 Turnout: 6,077		Democratic pickup		Charlie McConkey	Democratic	3,069	50.50%
				John Blue	Republican	2,994	49.27%
				Write-In		14	0.23%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2016  [3] District 15 Turnout: 10,497		Democratic hold		Charlie McConkey	Democratic	5,424	51.67%
				Bill Riley	Republican	5,056	48.17%
				Write-In		17	0.16%