Jim Van

Career

He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 1999, when he was elected to represent the 95th district. As of September 2011, Van Engelenhoven serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Ethics, Local Government, Natural Resources, and Transportation committees. His prior political experience includes serving as County Supervisor in Mahaska County from 1992-1998.

*incumbent.

Achievements

• In addition to winning re-election in general election challenges, Van Engelenhoven has won three primary elections (1998, 2008, and 2010), though he went one year (2004) without any primary or general election opponents.

Politics

Republican Party of Iowa, Republican Party.