Mark Costello (Iowa politician)
| Mark Costello | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 12th district | |
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Assumed office December 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Joni Ernst |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
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In office January 14, 2013 – December 30, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Rasmussen |
| Succeeded by | David Sieck |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1961 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Rachel |
| Children | 4 children |
| Residence | Imogene, Iowa |
| Alma mater | University of Northern Iowa |
| Website | Costello's website |
Mark Costello (born October 24, 1961) is the Iowa State Senator from the 12th District.[1] He previously served as an Iowa State Representative in the 23rd District. A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013–2014 and the Iowa State Senate since 2015. Costello resides in Imogene, Iowa. He has a B.A. in computer information systems from the University of Northern Iowa.
Biography
Mark Costello (R-Imogene) was first elected to the Iowa House in 2012 representing House District 23.
Mark served as Vice Chair of the Iowa House Health & Human Resources Budget Subcommittee. His other committee assignments for the 85th General Assembly include: Human Resources, State Government, Veterans Affairs, and Labor.
He won the December 30, 2014 special election to replace Senator Joni Ernst as the Iowa State Senator from District 12.[2]
Mark grew up in rural Imogene, graduating from Nishna Valley High School and the University of Northern Iowa in 1984. Mark was employed as a computer programmer/analyst with Garst Seed Company in Coon Rapids, IA for five years prior to returning to the family farm.
Mark and his wife, Rachel, were married in 2001 and have five children, Matthew, Julia, Peter, Ethan, and Andrew. The family resides on their farm in Mills County where they raise corn, soybeans and registered Simmental cattle. Rachel is a native of Lacona, IA and home schools and cares for the children. The Costellos attend Sunnyside Bible Chapel in Atlantic.
Electoral history
| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [3] District 23 Turnout: 3,183 | Republican | Mark Costello | Republican | 1,710 | 53.72% | ||
| Raymond Chase | Republican | 854 | 26.83% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [4] District 23 | Republican (newly redistricted) | Mark Costello | Republican | unopposed | |||
References
- ↑ http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com/members/mark-costello
- ↑ http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/politics/2014/12/30/costello-wins-special-election-district/21087745/
- ↑ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 106. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ↑ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 69. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mark Costello. |
- Representative Mark Costello official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
| Iowa House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Dan Rasmussen |
23rd District 2013 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |