Mark Zieman

Mark L. Zieman (January 14, 1945 – September 18, 2019)^[1] was a Republican Iowa State Senator from Iowa. He was formerly part of the leadership of the Iowa Senate. He represented the largely rural 8th district, covering Allamakee, Winneshiek, Chickasaw and Howard counties in the northeastern corner of the state. He served in the Iowa Senate 2001–2009 and was a past co-chair of the Senate Ways and Means Committee.

Mark L. Zieman
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 8th district 16th (2001–2003)
In office January 8, 2001 – January 12, 2009
Preceded by	Lyle Zieman
Succeeded by	Mary Jo Wilhelm
Personal details
Born	(1945-01-14)January 14, 1945 Postville, Iowa, U.S.
Died	September 18, 2019(2019-09-18) (aged 74) Postville, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Jennifer
Children	Four children
Residence(s)	Postville, Iowa
Occupation	Farmer, Trucking Owner
Website	Senator Zieman's website

Prior to his election to state office, he worked with various local government, Republican, and community organizations. His father was the previous state senator from his district.

Zieman was re-elected in 2004 with 15,682 votes (55%), defeating Democratic opponent John Beard.^[2] He was an unsuccessful candidate in the Iowa Senate elections, 2008.

Committees

• State Government, Ranking member
• Education
• Judiciary
• Rules and Administration
• Transportation
• Ways and Means
• Education Appropriations Subcommittee