Gene Ficken
# Gene Ficken

Gene Ficken (born 1944) is a Democratic politician, representing the 23rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.

Ficken is a retired teacher from Independence Community Schools and a small business owner.

He is a member of the Jaycees and Kiwanis.

## Committee membership

* Education Committee, Iowa House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
* Natural Resources Committee, Iowa House of Representatives
* Subcommittee on Education Appropriations
* Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa House of Representatives

## Election

### 2008

On November 4, 2008, Ficken was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Dan Rasmussen (R). Ficken raised $317,415 for his campaign, while Rasmussen raised $230,231.

### 2010

Iowa House of Representatives District 23 General Election Unofficial Iowa Election Results

    Gene Ficken (D) (5381 votes) (49.02%)
    Dan Rasmussen (R) (5587 votes) (50.90%)
    write in (9 votes) (0.08%)
