Polly Bukta

Polly Bukta DEMDemocrat

American politician

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Polly BuktaDEMDemocrat American politician
87
Years of Age
14
Years of Experience
IAResidence (state)

Polly Bukta (born April 3, 1937) is the Iowa State Representative from the 26th District and is the Speaker Pro Tempore. She has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1997. She received her BS from Mercyhurst University. Bukta currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Education committee; the Local Government committee; the Transportation committee; and the Veterans Affairs committee. Her political experience includes serving as vice-chair of the Clinton County Democrats. Bukta was re-elected in 2006 with 5,536 votes (60%), defeating Republican opponent Lester A. Shields.

Education3 - 3 of 1
Mercyhurst College
BS
1962
Past Positions1 - 3 of 3
Representative
Iowa State House of Representatives
1996 - 2010
Assistant Majority Leader
Iowa State House of Representatives
Experience
Teacher
Other Experience1 - 8 of 8
Experience
National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
Experience
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce
Experience
Delta Kappa Gamma
Experience
Iowa State Teachers Association
Experience
National Education Association
Experience
American Association of University Women
Experience
Clinton Education Association
Vice Chair
Clinton County Democrats