Cindy Winckler (born May 27, 1950) is an American politician and member of the Iowa Senate for the 49th District. Previously, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 90th District. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013.[1] She received her MA from the University of Northern Iowa.

Cindy Winckler
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 49th district
Assumed office
January 9, 2023
Preceded byChris Cournoyer
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 90th district
In office
January 8, 2001 – January 8, 2023
Preceded byJohn Sunderbruch
Succeeded byAdam Zabner
Personal details
Born (1950-05-27) May 27, 1950 (age 74)
Des Moines, Iowa
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseJoe
ResidenceDavenport, Iowa
Alma materUniversity of Northern Iowa
WebsiteWinckler's website

As of September 2011, Winckler serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations, Education, Environmental Protection, and Human Resources committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee.

Winckler was first elected in 2000, defeating incumbent Republican John P. Sunderbruch. She was most recently re-elected in 2010 with 3,342 votes, defeating Republican opponent Ray Ambrose with 69% of the vote.

Electoral history

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*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [2]
District 44
Turnout: 10,990
Democratic gain from RepublicanCindy WincklerDemocratic5,82553.0
John P. Sunderbruch* Republican5,15647.0
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [3]
District 86
Turnout: 6,451
Democratic (newly redistricted) Cindy Winckler*Democratic4,06363.0
Judith Malone Republican2,14133.2
Lawrence Wittstruck Libertarian2403.7
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [4]
District 86
Turnout: 10,798
Democratic hold Cindy Winckler*Democratic6,88763.8
Dan Vance Republican3,89236.0
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [5]
District 86
Turnout: 6,657
Democratic hold Cindy L. Winckler*Democratic4,59869.1
Susie Bell Republican1,79226.9
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [6]
District 86
Turnout: 11,039
Democratic hold Cindy L. Winckler*Democratic7,64569.3
Joseph R. Sturgis Republican3,37030.5
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [7]
District 86
Turnout: 6,251
Democratic hold Cindy Winckler*Democratic3,34253.5
Ray Ambrose Republican2,76344.2

References

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  1. ^ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=90&personID=44. Retrieved 6 February 2023. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 10. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  3. ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 38. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-03-09. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  4. ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 37. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  5. ^ "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 46. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  6. ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  7. ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 127. Retrieved 2011-09-19.[permanent dead link]
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Iowa Senate
Preceded by 49th District
2023– present
Succeeded by
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
86th District
2013 – 2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by 86th District
2003 – 2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by 44th District
2001 – 2003
Succeeded by