Christina Bohannan
Christina Bohannan | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 85th district | |
Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Vicki Lensing |
Personal details | |
Born | Florida, U.S. | July 2, 1971
Political party | Democratic |
Education | University of Florida (BS, JD) |
Christina Bohannan (born July 2, 1971)[1] is an American politician, law professor, and former engineer serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 85th district. Elected in November 2020, she assumed office on January 11, 2021. She is a candidate for Iowa's 1st congressional district in 2022.[2]
Early life and education[]
Bohannan was born in 1971 and raised in Florida.[3][4] She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental engineering from the University of Florida and a Juris Doctor from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law.[5]
Career[]
Bohannan began her career as an environmental engineer for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the 1990s.[6] She moved to Iowa in 2000, where she became a professor of law at the University of Iowa College of Law.[7] While teaching at the University of Iowa, Bohannan served as president of the faculty senate.[8]
Bohannan began her campaign for the 85th district seat of the Iowa House of Representatives in October 2019.[4][9] She defeated incumbent legislator Vicki Lensing by 32 points in the primary[10][6] and won the general election uncontested.[11]
References[]
- ^ "Iowa Democrats talk politics, hint at future campaigns at a party for Rep. Christina Bohannan". 4 July 2021.
- ^ Dunlap, Natalie. "UI law professor Christina Bohannan announces bid for Congress". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
- ^ Brennan, Paul (July 3, 2021). "Iowa Democrats talk politics, hint at future campaigns at a party for Rep. Christina Bohannan". Little Village Magazine. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ a b Brennan, Paul (October 21, 2019). "Christina Bohannan announces run for an Iowa City seat in the Iowa House of Representatives". Little Village Magazine. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ "Christina Bohannan | College of Law - The University of Iowa". law.uiowa.edu. Retrieved 2021-04-21.
- ^ a b Steppe, John (June 2, 2020). "UI law professor Christina Bohannan defeats Rep. Lensing in Iowa House primary". The Gazette. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Brennan, Paul (November 14, 2019). "'Democracy means voter choice': Christina Bohannan kicks off her campaign for the District 85 seat in the Iowa House". Little Village Magazine. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Harrell, Kelsey (October 21, 2019). "UI law professor launches bid for Iowa House". Daily Iowan. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Zachary Oren (October 21, 2019). "UI law professor Bohannan to primary Lensing for Iowa House District 85". Iowa City Press Citizen. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ White, Lauren (June 2, 2020). "Christina Bohannan wins Democratic nomination for the Iowa House". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
- ^ Draisey, Brooklyn (November 4, 2020). "Johnson County keeps Democrats in uncontested seats". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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