Jack Drake (politician)

Jack Drake
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 21st district
57th (2003–2013)
81st (1993–2003)
In office
1993–2015
Preceded byJack Hatch
Succeeded byTom Moore
Personal details
Born(1934-07-29)July 29, 1934
Walnut, Iowa
DiedOctober 11, 2015(2015-10-11) (aged 81)
Atlantic, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
SpouseShirley
Children4
ResidenceGriswold, Iowa
Alma materUniversity of Iowa
ProfessionFarmer
WebsiteDrake's website

Jack Edwin Drake (July 29, 1934 – October 11, 2015) was an American politician in the Iowa State Representative from the 21st District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1993 until his death. Drake was born and raised near Walnut, Iowa, and lived in Griswold. Drake attended the University of Iowa.[1]

As of January 2013, Drake served on several committees in the Iowa House – the Agriculture, Appropriations, and State Government committees. He also served as the chair of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee.

  1. ^ "Jack Edwin Drake Obituary (2015) Atlantic News Telegraph". Legacy.com.