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Summary

Senator Janet Petersen

Full Name: Janet Petersen
Office: State Senate (IA) - District 18, Democratic
First Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2016
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Brian; 3 Children
Birth Date: 08/01/1970
Birth Place: Beaverdale, IA
Home City: Des Moines, IA
Religion: United Methodist

Recent Public Statements

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2012 American Conservative Union (Iowa State Legislature) Positions 0%
2012 National Rifle Association Candidate Positions on Gun Rights 0%
2011-2012 Iowa National Federation of Independent Business Positions 29%
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Campaign Finances

Top industry Uncoded ($20,220.00)
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Janet Petersen refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

Capitol Email
janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov

Capitol Website
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/Legislators/legislator.aspx?GA=85&PID=72

General Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Janet-Petersen/60872911335

General Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/janet4iowa

General Website - LinkedIn
http://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpetersen

District
4300 Beaver Hills Dr
Des Moines, IA 50310
Phone: 515-442-0120

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