Vicki Lensing

Vicki Lensing (born June 21, 1957) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2021.^[1]

Vicki Lensing
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 85th district
In office January 14, 2013 – January 10, 2021
Preceded by	Jim Lykam
Succeeded by	Christina Bohannan
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 78th district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 13, 2013
Preceded by	Clel Baudler
Succeeded by	Jarad Klein
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 45th district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 12, 2003
Preceded by	Minnette Doderer
Succeeded by	Jane Greimann
Personal details
Born	(1957-06-21) June 21, 1957 (age 67) Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rich Templeton
Residence(s)	Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Education	University of Iowa (BA)
Website	legis.state.ia.us

Education

Lensing graduated from West High School in 1975 and obtained her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa in 1979.^[2]

Career

Lensing grew up around her grandparents' family business, Mott's Drug Store. She is a co-owner of Lensing Funeral & Cremation Service.^[2] Lensing was recognized as a Woman of Influence and received the Friend of the Family Farmer Award from the Iowa Farmers Union in 2009.^[2]

Lensing defeated Cathy Kern in a party primary in 2000, then won the general election against Republican Party candidate Paul Heyn. She won every subsequent general election unopposed.^[3] In 2020, Lensing was defeated in the Democratic primary by Christina Bohannan.^[4]

Lensing served on the Environmental Protection committee, the Judiciary committee, the State Government committee, the Government Oversight committee, and the Administration and Regulation Appropriations subcommittees.

Personal life

She is married to Rich Templeton. She was previously married to Michael Lensing, with whom she shares three children.^[2]