Mary Mascher

Mary J. Mascher (born September 22, 1952) is an American politician who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1995 to 2023. She received her BA and MA from the University of Iowa.

Mary J. Mascher
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 86th district
In office 1995–2023
Preceded by	Mary Neuhauser
Succeeded by	David Jacoby (redistricting)
Personal details
Born	(1952-09-22) September 22, 1952 (age 72) Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Children	1
Residence	Iowa City, Iowa
Alma mater	University of Iowa
Profession	Educator
Website	Mascher's website

Mascher currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House: the State Government committee; the Labor committee; and the Education committee. She is also an assistant minority leader. Her prior political experience includes serving as the chair of the Johnson County Democratic Party from 1986 to 1988, serving as a member of the Parks and Recreation Commission from 1974 to 1977, and serving as a member of the Iowa City River Front commission from 1974 to 1977.

Mascher was re-elected in 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2008, 2010, and in 2012. In 2006 she won with 6,236 votes, running unopposed.^[1]