Jo Oldson | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 41st district 61st (2003–2013) | |
In office January 13, 2003 – January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Jane Greimann |
Succeeded by | Molly Buck |
Personal details | |
Born | Eagle Grove, Iowa, U.S. | May 15, 1956
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Brice |
Residence | Des Moines, Iowa |
Alma mater | Drake University |
Occupation | Attorney |
Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
Jo Oldson (born May 15, 1956) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 41st district. A Democrat, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2023. Oldson was born and raised in Eagle Grove, Iowa and resides in Des Moines. She received her BA and JD from Drake University.
As of June 2013[update], Oldson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Commerce and Judiciary committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Ways and Means committee.
Oldson first won election in 2002, following the 2002 redistricting, winning a three-way primary and defeating incumbent Republican Betty Grundberg from the old 73rd District.