title: Gene Ficken
text: # Gene Ficken
  
  Gene Ficken (born 1944) is a Democratic politician, representing the 23rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2008.
  
  Ficken is a retired teacher from Independence Community Schools and a small business owner.
  
  He is a member of the Jaycees and Kiwanis.
  
  ## Committee membership
  
  * Education Committee, Iowa House of Representatives (Vice Chair)
  * Natural Resources Committee, Iowa House of Representatives
  * Subcommittee on Education Appropriations
  * Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa House of Representatives
  
  ## Election
  
  ### 2008
  
  On November 4, 2008, Ficken was elected to the 23rd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Dan Rasmussen (R). Ficken raised $317,415 for his campaign, while Rasmussen raised $230,231.
  
  ### 2010
  
  Iowa House of Representatives District 23 General Election Unofficial Iowa Election Results
  
      Gene Ficken (D) (5381 votes) (49.02%)
      Dan Rasmussen (R) (5587 votes) (50.90%)
      write in (9 votes) (0.08%)
  