Jim Van Fossen

For former Iowa House member from the 42nd and 81st districts, see Jamie Van Fossen.
James Van Fossen
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 84 district
In office
January 13, 2003  January 7, 2007
Preceded by J. Siegrist
Succeeded by Elesha Gayman
Personal details
Born Davenport, Iowa
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Cathy
Children Jamie, 4 daughters
Website Van Fossen's Official Website

James "Jim" Van Fossen was a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, from the 84th district, first elected in 2002.[1] Democrat Elesha Gayman defeated him in the Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006. Van Fossen retired from the Davenport, Iowa police department in 2000 with the rank of Captain.[1] His son, Jamie Van Fossen, is also a former member of the Iowa House, from the 81st district.[2]

During his final term in the Iowa House, Van Fossen served on several committees - the Judiciary Committee, the Natural Resources Committee, and the Public Safety Committee, where he was vice chair. He also served on the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [3]
District 84
Turnout: 9,450
Republican (newly redistricted) Jim Van FossenRepublican5,09053.9
Patricia E. Zamora Democratic4,34145.9
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [4]
District 84
Turnout: 15,009
Republican hold Jim Van Fossen*Republican8,35755.7
Cammie Pohl Democratic6,64644.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [5]
District 84
Turnout: 10,839
Democratic gain from RepublicanElesha GaymanDemocratic5,42950.1
Jim Van Fossen* Republican5,15647.6

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
J. Siegrist
84th District
2003 2007
Succeeded by
Elesha Gayman
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