Joe Seng

Joe M. Seng (September 27, 1946 – September 16, 2016) was the Iowa State Senator from the 45th District. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa Senate from 2003 until 2016. He received a DVM from Iowa State University and worked as a veterinarian in Davenport, running a veterinary clinic for low income families.

Preceded byDerryl McLaren

Succeeded byJim Lykam

Preceded byMona Martin

Succeeded byMark Smith

Quick facts Member of the Iowa Senatefrom the 45th district 43rd (2003–2012), Preceded by ...

Joe Seng
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 45th district 43rd (2003–2012)
In office January 13, 2003 – September 16, 2016
Preceded by	Derryl McLaren
Succeeded by	Jim Lykam
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 43rd district
In office January 8, 2001 – January 12, 2003
Preceded by	Mona Martin
Succeeded by	Mark Smith
Personal details
Born	(1946-09-27)September 27, 1946 Lost Nation, Iowa, U.S.
Died	September 16, 2016(2016-09-16) (aged 69) Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Party	Democratic
Spouse	Mary Seng
Alma mater	Iowa State University
Occupation	Veterinarian
Website	Seng's website

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As of October 2011^[update], Seng served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Commerce, Ethics, and Natural Resources and Environment committees. He also served as chair of the Agriculture Committee and as vice chair of the Ways and Means Committee, as well as serving as a member of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee. Before serving in the Senate, Seng served as the 43rd District representative in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2000 to 2002 and served as an alderman in Davenport. Seng died in office on September 16, 2016, from brain cancer.^[1]