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John Judge (politician)

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John Judge
Second Gentleman of Iowa
In role
January 12, 2007 – January 14, 2011
GovernorChet Culver
Preceded byTom Zimmerman
Succeeded byKevin Reynolds
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 46th district
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 8, 2001
Preceded byPatty Judge
Succeeded byPaul McKinley
Personal details
Born (1944-09-20) September 20, 1944 (age 80)
Albia, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePatty Poole
Children3
Alma materIowa State University
OccupationFarmer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1967–1970
Battles/warsVietnam War

John William Judge (born September 20, 1944) is an American politician from Iowa.

Born in Albia, Iowa, to William P. and Mildred, Judge graduated from Albia Community High School and went to Iowa State University.[1] He served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Vietnam serving with the military police. Judge was a farmer and banker. He was married to Patty Judge who served in the Iowa Senate and then as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Judge had three sons; Douglas, W. Dien, and Joseph.[2] Judge also served in the Iowa Senate from 1999 to 2003 and was a Democrat.[3][4]

Judge was a member of the Knights of Columbus and American Legion.

References

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  1. ^ "Senator John Judge". The Iowa Legislature. September 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Senator". Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  3. ^ Iowa General Assembly-John Judge
  4. ^ NNDB-Patty Judge
Iowa Senate
Preceded by 46th district
1999–2001
Succeeded by