Gene Ficken

Gene Ficken (born 1944) is a Democratic politician, representing the 23rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.^[1]

Gene Ficken
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 23rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Personal details
Born	1944 (age 80–81) Spirit Lake, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Northern Iowa

Ficken is a retired teacher from Independence Community Schools and a small business owner.

He is a member of the Jaycees and Kiwanis.^[2]

Committee membership

• Education Committee, Iowa House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
• Natural Resources Committee, Iowa House of Representatives
• Subcommittee on Education Appropriations
• Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa House of Representatives

Election

2008

On November 4, 2008, Ficken was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Dan Rasmussen (R).^[3] Ficken raised $317,415 for his campaign, while Rasmussen raised $230,231.^[4]

2010

Iowa House of Representatives District 23 General Election Unofficial Iowa Election Results

Gene Ficken (D) (5381 votes) (49.02%)

Dan Rasmussen (R) (5587 votes) (50.90%)

write in (9 votes) (0.08%)