Elizabeth Bennett (born 1982) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Iowa Senate from the 39th District since 2023. She initially served in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 65th District from 2015 to 2023."House 65 rivals view role of state government differently". Cedar Rapids Gazette, October 18, 2016. She is currently a member of the Democratic Party."Bias appears to be gone, but women still a minority in government". Cedar Rapids Gazette, January 5, 2016.
Bennett is the first openly LGBTQ woman to serve in Iowa's state legislature."Iowa LGBTQ activists vow they won't be silenced". Iowa City Press-Citizen, January 12, 2017.
Early and personal life Bennett was born in 1982 in Rock Island County, Illinois. She moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in 2002 and attended Kirkwood Community College and Cornell College, graduating from the latter with a Bachelor of Arts in politics and women's studies.
Bennett resides in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Voting record In the 2017 legislative session, Bennett voted against a cut of $638,000 to the Department of Veterans Affairs and Iowa Veterans Home.
References
External links