Jim Lykam
Jim Lykam (born December 16, 1949) is an American politician. He serves in the Iowa Senate, representing the 45th district. He previously represented the 89th district in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017.
Jim Lykam | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 45th district | |
| Assumed office January 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Seng |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 89th district | |
| In office 2003 – January 2, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald D. Jones |
| Succeeded by | Monica Kurth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1949 Davenport, Iowa |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Davenport, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Palmer Junior College |
| Website | Lykam's website |
Lykam received his AA from Palmer Junior College.
Lykam serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; the Transportation committee, where he is vice chair; and the Public Safety committee, where he is chair. He also serves on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.
Lykam was re-elected in 2006 with 5,623 votes (54%), defeating Republican opponent Roby Smith.
In December 2016, Lykam won a special election to the Iowa Senate.[1]
External links
- Representative Jim Lykam official Iowa General Assembly site
- Jim Lykam State Representative official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart
| Iowa House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Hubert Houser |
85th District 2003 – 2016 |
Succeeded by Monica Kurth |