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Robert Dvorsky

American politician

Robert E. Dvorsky (born August 18, 1948) is a former Iowa State Senator from the 37th District (previously numbered the 15th District and 25th District). A Democrat, he received his BS and MPA from the University of Iowa and is a retired executive officer for the 6th Judicial District, Department of Correctional Services.

Contents

  • 1 Early life and education
  • 2 Iowa Legislature
  • 3 References
  • 4 External links

Early life and education

Senator Dvorksy was born in Burlington, Iowa in 1948. Dvorsky went to high school at University High School in Iowa City, and upon graduation enrolled at the University of Iowa receiving his Bachelor of Science and later his Master of Public Administration.

Iowa Legislature

Dvorsky currently serves on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Education committee; the Rebuild Iowa committee; the Rules and Administration committee; and the Appropriations committee, where he is chair. His prior political experience includes serving as a representative in the Iowa House from 1987 to 1995, serving as the Mason City Superintendent of Recreation from 1973 to 1979, and serving on the Coralville City Council from 1979 to 1986.

Dvorsky was re-elected in 2006 with 19,027 votes, running unopposed.

Dvorsky announced his retirement in 2018 and was succeeded by activist Zach Wahls, a fellow Democrat.

References

    External links

    • Senator Robert Dvorsky official Iowa Legislature site
    • Senator Robert Dvorsky official Iowa General *embly site
    • State Senator Robert Dvorsky official cons*uency site
    • Profile at Vote Smart