Norman Jesse
| Norman Jesse | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 62nd district 37th (1969-71), 58th (1971-73) | |
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In office January 13, 1969 – January 11, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Philip Hill |
| Succeeded by | Jo Ann Trucano |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 9, 1937 Des Moines, Iowa |
| Died | May 28, 2000 (aged 62) |
| Political party | Iowa Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Dan Johnston |
| Residence | Des Moines, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Norman G. Jesse (November 9, 1937 – May 28, 2000) was a lawyer and former politician from Des Moines, Iowa. A member of the Iowa Democratic Party, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1969 to 1981.[1] Jesse was gay; his partner for more than 35 years was Dan Johnston, who also served in the Iowa House.[2] Neither Johnston nor Jesse was publicly out as gay during their careers in politics, however; they even maintained separate residences across the street from each other, and rarely spent the night together in the same bed.[2]
Jesse attended Harriet B. Stowe Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Junior High School and Des Moines Technical High School, graduating in January 1956. He received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1961, majoring in industrial administration. He then went to Drake University Law School, where he earned an L.L.B. in 1964.[1]
References
- 1 2 Iowa Legislature: Norman G. Jesse
- 1 2 "A Silent Partnership". The Des Moines Register. March 8, 2014.