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Iowa, State Senate, District 39

Iowa State Senate District 39
Current incumbentKevin Kinney Democratic Party

Iowa's thirty-ninth state senate district is represented by Democratic Senator Kevin Kinney.

Iowa state senators represent an average of 60,927 residents. After the 2000 Census, each member represented 58,586 residents.

About the chamber

Members of the Iowa State Senate serve four-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Half of the senate is up for re-election every two years. Iowa legislators assume office the first day of January after their election.

Qualifications

The Iowa Constitution states, "Senators shall be chosen for the term of four years, at the same time and place as representatives; they shall be twenty-five years of age, and possess the qualifications of representatives as to residence and citizenship."

Salaries

State legislators
SalaryPer diem
$25,000/year$168/day

Vacancies

If a vacancy occurs in the Senate, the governor must call for a special election within five days of the vacancy. If the vacancy happens while the Senate is in session, the governor can call the election to be held as soon as possible. However, a minimum 18-day notice is required. All other special elections require a 45-day notice as long as there are no school elections scheduled on the same day.

Elections

2020

Elections for the office of Iowa State Senate will take place in 2020. The general election will be held on November 3, 2020. A primary is scheduled for June 2, 2020. The filing deadline is March 13, 2020.

2018

General election
General election for Iowa State Senate District 39

Incumbent Kevin Kinney (D) defeated Heather Hora (R) in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 39 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Kevin Kinney (D)
54.5
15,758

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Heather Hora (R)
45.4
13,130
Other/Write-in votes
0.1
21

Total votes: 28,909
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 39

Incumbent Kevin Kinney advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 39 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

Kevin Kinney (D)
100
3,225

Total votes: 3,225
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 39

Heather Hora advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 39 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes

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Heather Hora (R)
100
1,079

Total votes: 1,079

2014

Elections for the Iowa State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Kevin Kinney defeated Richard Gilmore in the Democratic primary, while Michael D. Moore defeated Bob Anderson and Royce W. Phillips in the Republican primary. Kinney faced Moore in the general election. Kinney defeated Moore in the general election.

Iowa State Senate, District 39 General Election, 2014

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngKevin Kinney 52.2% 12,371
Republican Michael D. Moore 47.7% 11,306
Write-in Write-in 0.1% 29
Total Votes 23,706

Iowa State Senate, District 39 Democratic Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngKevin Kinney 77.5% 1,162
Richard Gilmore 22.5% 338
Total Votes 1,500

Iowa State Senate, District 39 Republican Primary, 2014

Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngMichael D. Moore 45.7% 1,231
Bob Anderson 35.2% 947
Royce W. Phillips 19.1% 515
Total Votes 2,693

2010

Elections for the office of Iowa State Senate consisted of a primary election on June 8, 2010, and a general election on November 2, 2010. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 19, 2010. Incumbent Joe Bolkcom (D) was unopposed in both the general election and Democratic primary.

Iowa State Senate, District 39, General Election, 2010

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJoe Bolkcom Incumbent 100% 19,485
Total Votes 19,485

Campaign contributions

From 2002 to 2014, candidates for Iowa State Senate District 39 raised a total of $1,098,247. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $84,481 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money.

Campaign contributions, Iowa State Senate District 39

Year Amount Candidates Average
2014 $778,926 5 $155,785
2012 * $22,508 1 $22,508
2010 $41,325 1 $41,325
2008 $39,320 1 $39,320
2006 $74,527 2 $37,264
2004 $45,135 1 $45,135
2002 $53,876 1 $53,876
2000 $42,630 1 $42,630
Total $1,098,247 13 $84,481
* Campaign finance data for 2012 is incomplete for this district.