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| Sue Yenger | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 45th district | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 9, 1983 | |
| Preceded by | Gene W. Glenn |
| Succeeded by | Don E. Gettings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Suzanne Peck (1938-08-05)August 5, 1938 Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 12, 2022(2022-02-12) (aged 83) Ottumwa, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Jim Yenger |
| Children | 2 |
Suzanne Yenger (née Peck; August 5, 1938 – February 12, 2022) was an American politician from the state of Iowa who served as a Republican in the Iowa Senate for Ottumwa's 45th Senatorial District from 1979 to 1983.
Personal life
Yenger was born in Ottumwa, Wapello County, Iowa in 1938 to Bernice and James F. Peck. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in 1956, then attended Ottumwa Heights College to 1958, and finally Parsons College to 1961, where she received her B B.A. Yenger worked in Iowa's educational system until her retirement. She wed in 1959 and had two children. Yenger died on February 12, 2022.
Electoral history
1978
Main article: 1978 Iowa Senate election| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sue Yenger | 8,387 | 51.6 | |
| Democratic | Gene W. Glenn (incumbent) | 7,860 | 48.4 | |
| Total votes | 16,247 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
1982
Main article: 1982 Iowa Senate election| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Don E. Gettings | 11,478 | 55.1 | |
| Republican | Sue Yenger (incumbent) | 9,354 | 44.9 | |
| Total votes | 20,832 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
Notes
- Redistricted from district 45 to 33.
References
- Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Senator". Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- Sue Yenger obituary
| Iowa Senate | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byGene W. Glenn | 45th district 1979–1983 |
Succeeded byDon Gettings |
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