Brian Schoenjahn

Brian H. Schoenjahn
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 12th district
Assumed office
January 10, 2005
Preceded by Kitty Rehberg
Personal details
Political party Democrat
Spouse(s) Barbara
Children 1 child
Residence Arlington, Iowa
Alma mater University of Northern Iowa
Profession Teacher
Website Schoenjahn's website

Brian H. Schoenjahn is an Iowa State Senator from the 12th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa Senate since 2005. He received his B.A. in Social Science and his M.A. in Political Science from the University of Northern Iowa.

Schoenjahn currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Appropriations committee; the Judiciary committee; the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; and the Education committee, where he is vice chair. He also serves as chair of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee. Prior political experience includes serving as mayor of Arlington, Iowa from 1977 to 2004.

Schoenjahn was re-elected in 2008 with 17,402 votes, defeating Republican opponent Rebecca Wearmouth.[1]

Electoral History

Electoral history for Schoenjahn in the Iowa Senate.

Year % Schoenjahn Opponent Party affiliation % of vote
2004 52.8% Ron Longmuir Republican 47.2%
2008 64.3% Rebecca Wearmouth Republican 35.7%
2012 53.2% Elliot Henderson Republican 46.8%

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Iowa Senate
Preceded by
Kitty Rehberg
12th District
2005 present
Succeeded by
Incumbent


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