Brian Quirk

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.

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 byKeith Weigel
Succeeded byTodd Prichard
Personal details
Born (1968-07-11) July 11, 1968
New Hampton, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Anita
Children2 daughters[1]
ResidenceNew Hampton, Iowa
ProfessionElectrical Contractor
WebsiteQuirk's website

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 QuirkDemocratic7,33955.6
Allen Borlaug Republican5,84244.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [5]
District 15
Democratic (newly redistricted) Brian Quirk*Democraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [6]
District 15
Turnout: 14,332
Democratic hold Brian Quirk*Democratic8,42258.8
Arnie Boge Republican5,89941.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [7]
District 15
Turnout: 10,556
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic7,14767.7
David Kraft Republican3,18430.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [8]
District 15
Turnout: 13,031
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic9,67974.3
Dan Lensing Independent3,33625.6
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [9]
District 15
Turnout: 10,907
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic5,79053.1
Michael T. Klimesh Republican4,85644.5
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2012 [10]
District 52
Turnout: 13,707
Democratic hold Brian J. Quirk*Democratic9,77771.33
Craig Clark Other3,91628.57

References

  1. ""KWWL," "Brian Quirk resigns to take new job," 1:49 p.m. November 29, 2012". Archived from the original on December 3, 2012. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
  2. WCF Courier, "Quirk leaves statehouse for new job; retired coach to seek seat," November 30, 2012
  3. "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa kfficial Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 20. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  4. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 26. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-09-29. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  5. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  6. "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 28. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  7. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  8. "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 56. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  9. "Secretary of State - Election Night Results - November 6th, 2012". Iowa Secretary of State. 2012-12-16. p. District 51–75. Archived from the original on 2012-11-13. Retrieved 2012-12-10.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Keith Weigel
30th District
2001 2003
Succeeded by
Dick Myers
Preceded by
Dolores Mertz
15th District
2003 present
Succeeded by
Incumbent
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