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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Liz Bennett is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 65. She was first elected to the chamber in 2014.

Bennett earned her B.A. from Cornell College in politics and women's studies in 2010. Her professional experience includes working in technical support, quality management and professional development for GoDaddy.com.

Additionally, Bennett has been active in Democratic politics. She s volunteered for many Democratic candidates, including Rep. Kirsten Running-Marquardt, Rep. Art Staed, Sen. Liz Mathis and President Obama. She was elected to the Linn County Democratic Central Committee in 2009, chaired her Precinct Caucus in 2010 and was elected as a Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Outside of politics, Bennett has volunteered in the community with organizations such as AniMeals and the German Shepherd Dog Rescue of Eastern Iowa.

Education

  • BA, Politics and Women's Studies, Cornell College, 2007-2010
  • AA, Liberal Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 2005-2007

Professional Experience

  • BA, Politics and Women's Studies, Cornell College, 2007-2010
  • AA, Liberal Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 2005-2007
  • Former Server, Granite City, Cedar Rapids
  • Internet Sales and Support, Go Daddy, 2013-Present
  • New Hire Training Associate/Quality Management Specialist/Inbound Technical Support and Sales, Go Daddy, 2011-2013
  • Regional Organizer and Field Intern, One Iowa, 2010-2011
  • Advertising Consultant, Yellow Book, 2002-2005

Political Experience

  • BA, Politics and Women's Studies, Cornell College, 2007-2010
  • AA, Liberal Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 2005-2007
  • Former Server, Granite City, Cedar Rapids
  • Internet Sales and Support, Go Daddy, 2013-Present
  • New Hire Training Associate/Quality Management Specialist/Inbound Technical Support and Sales, Go Daddy, 2011-2013
  • Regional Organizer and Field Intern, One Iowa, 2010-2011
  • Advertising Consultant, Yellow Book, 2002-2005
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 65, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 65, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2017-2019

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Administration and Rules Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Environmental Protection Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Council Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Natural Resources Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development (Joint Appropriations), Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Ways and Means Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Appropriations Committee

Ranking Member, Economic Growth Committee

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals

Member, Veterans Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • BA, Politics and Women's Studies, Cornell College, 2007-2010
  • AA, Liberal Arts, Kirkwood Community College, 2005-2007
  • Former Server, Granite City, Cedar Rapids
  • Internet Sales and Support, Go Daddy, 2013-Present
  • New Hire Training Associate/Quality Management Specialist/Inbound Technical Support and Sales, Go Daddy, 2011-2013
  • Regional Organizer and Field Intern, One Iowa, 2010-2011
  • Advertising Consultant, Yellow Book, 2002-2005
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 65, 2014-present
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 65, 2020
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
  • Volunteer, Cedar Rapids Animeals
  • Volunteer, German Shepherd Dog Rescue
  • Member, Governor's STEM Advisory Council
  • Campaign Volunteer, Iowa State Representative Art Staed
  • Campaign Volunteer, Iowa State Representative Kirsten Running-Marquardt
  • Campaign Volunteer, Iowa State Senator Liz Mathis
  • Member, Kirkwood Community College Liberal Arts Advisory Committee
  • Member, Linn County Democratic Central Committee
  • Delegate, 2012 Democratic National Convention, 2012
  • Float Building Chair, Freedom Fest, 2010
  • Volunteer, Presidential Campaign of Barack Obama, 2007

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Capitol City Pride Woman of the Year, 2018
  • One Iowa's Advocate of the Year, 2017
  • Kirkwood Outstanding Student Award

  • Steve

  • A retired State Trooper, Vietnam Veteran, volunteer firefighter, Fleet Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and Boy Scout leader.

Hobbies or Special Talents:

Cycling is Rep. Bennett's favorite way to take in Iowa's beautiful landscape.

  • Cathy

  • Worked as a court reporter until her children were born. Became a full time stay-at-home mom, and an active community volunteer.

Priority Issues:

Education (pre-K to professional), clean water and clean energy, good jobs for Iowa, caring for our veterans, justice reform, and affordable healthcare.

State Bills
Speeches
Events

2019

Sep. 26
Rep. Liz Bennett's Celebrity Karaoke Fundraiser!

Thur 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

Rich Heritage of Cedar Rapids Theatre Company - RHCR Theatre Cedar Rapids, IA