Seng statement on Primary Election

Davenport - State Senator Joe Seng defeated primary challenger Mark Riley by a wide margin on Tuesday, garnering 82% of the vote in the District 45 Democratic Primary for Iowa Senate.

"Thank you to the people of Davenport," Seng said. "It has been a great honor to serve the people of District 45 in the Iowa Senate. This year, as in all my past elections for Iowa Senate, I ran a positive campaign on my record of accomplishment for the people of District 45."

Senator Seng is chair of the Agriculture Committee and vice-chair of the Ways & Means Committee. He also serves on the Commerce, Ethics, Natural Resources, and Labor & Business committees, as well as the Economic Development Budget subcommittee.

Seng added: "I'm running for re-election because we need a level economic playing field for the people of Davenport. I can accomplish that for the Quad Cities with my experience and past record of getting things done in the Iowa Legislature."

Seng is active in the Davenport community as a member of the Knights of Columbus, Midwest National Rail Compact, NAACP, and as former president and CEO at Marquette Academy.

Joe has received national recognition from the American Humane Society for his efforts to prevent animal cruelty. He has also been honored by many Iowa organizations, including the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and was named Legislator of the Year by the Izaak Walton League. Joe has also served as President for the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association and the President of the Iowa Health Council.

Joe graduated from Lost Nation Community High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University. He owns and operates St. Francis Veterinarian Hospital, Renwick Mansion Bed and Breakfast, Joe's Club restaurant, and Pernickity Place Senior Housing in Lost Nation, Iowa.

Joe has one daughter, Heidi, and two grandsons, Gavin and Finn.