Tod Bowman

Tod Bowman
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 29th district
Incumbent
Assumed office 2011
Personal details
Born	(1965-03-29) March 29, 1965 Maquoketa, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democrat
Spouse(s)	Renee
Children	Beau, Levi (Levee), Addie
Residence	Maquoketa, Iowa
Occupation	Legislator
Religion	Christian
Website	Official Website

Tod Bowman, (born March 29, 1965) is a Democratic politician and legislator from the state of Iowa. He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010. He represents District 29, which holds Clinton, Dubuque, and Jackson counties.^[1]

Early life and education

Bowman is a graduate of Maquoketa Community High School in 1983. Senator Bowman then enrolled at Luther College where he went to receive his B.A. in Social Sciences.^[2] Bowman later went on to attain a Master of Education from Western Illinois University.^[2] After receiving his degree, Bowman taught Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology at Maquoketa High School and Clinton Community College. Bowman also taught high school wrestling and continues to coach football in the school district.^[3]

Family

Bowman is the son of Hugh and Mary Bowman of Maquoketa, Iowa. He has four brothers, Mike, Robert, William, and Kevin. Bowman is married to Katherine Renee Hayward, daughter of Larry and Katy Hayward of rural Maquoketa. They have three children: Beau, Levi (Levee), and Addie

Iowa Senate

Bowman was first elected in 2010 with 10017 votes defeating Republican Andrew Naeve.^[4] Senator Bowman is the chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. He also serves on the Agriculture, Education, Economic Growth and State Government committees, as well as the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Budget Subcommittee (Vice Chair).^[1]

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