Brian Quirk

Brian J. Quirk
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 15th district 30th (2001 – 2003)
In office January 8, 2001 – November 28, 2012
Preceded by	Keith Weigel
Succeeded by	Todd Prichard
Personal details
Born	July 11, 1968 New Hampton, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Anita
Children	2 daughters[1]
Residence	New Hampton, Iowa
Profession	Electrical Contractor
Religion	Catholic
Website	Quirk's website

Brian J. Quirk (born July 11, 1968) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 30th District from 2001 to 2003, and the 15th District from 2003-2012. He received his AA from North Area Community College. He is a veteran and served his country honorably from 1987-1991.

As of October 2011, Quirk served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Agriculture, State Government, and Ways and Means committees. He also serves as ranking member of the Commerce Committee and as a member of the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee and of the Information Technology Council.

Quirk works at New Hampton Electric, his family's business in New Hampton. He is a master electrician.

On November 28, 2012, Quirk resigned his seat to take a job as the general manager of the New Hampton Municipal Light Plant.^[2][3]

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [4] District 30 Turnout: 13,188		Democratic hold		Brian Quirk	Democratic	7,339	55.6
				Allen Borlaug	Republican	5,842	44.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [5] District 15		Democratic (newly redistricted)		Brian Quirk*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [6] District 15 Turnout: 14,332		Democratic hold		Brian Quirk*	Democratic	8,422	58.8
				Arnie Boge	Republican	5,899	41.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [7] District 15 Turnout: 10,556		Democratic hold		Brian J. Quirk*	Democratic	7,147	67.7
				David Kraft	Republican	3,184	30.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [8] District 15 Turnout: 13,031		Democratic hold		Brian J. Quirk*	Democratic	9,679	74.3
				Dan Lensing	Independent	3,336	25.6
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [9] District 15 Turnout: 10,907		Democratic hold		Brian J. Quirk*	Democratic	5,790	53.1
				Michael T. Klimesh	Republican	4,856	44.5
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012 [10] District 52 Turnout: 13,707		Democratic hold		Brian J. Quirk*	Democratic	9,777	71.33
				Craig Clark	Other	3,916	28.57

References

2. "KWWL," "Brian Quirk resigns to take new job," 1:49 p.m. November 29, 2012
3. WCF Courier, "Quirk leaves statehouse for new job; retired coach to seek seat," November 30, 2012
4. "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 20. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
5. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 26. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
6. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 21. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
7. "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 28. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
8. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
9. "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 56. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
10. "Secretary of State - Election Night Results - November 6th, 2012". Iowa Secretary of State. 2012-12-16. p. District 51–75. Retrieved 2012-12-10.

External links

• Representative Brian J. Quirk official Iowa General Assembly site
• Brian Quirk State Representative official constituency site
• Profile at Project Vote Smart