Jo Oldson Politician

Jo Oldson (born May 15, 1956) is the Iowa State Representative from the 41st District. A Democrat, she has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2003. Oldson was born and raised in Eagle Grove, Iowa and resides in Des Moines. She received her BA and JD from Drake University.As of June 2013, Oldson serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce and Judiciary committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Ways and Means committee.Oldson first won election in 2002, following the 2002 redistricting, winning a three-way primary and defeating incumbent Republican Betty Grundberg from the old 73rd District.