John Judge (politician)

John William Judge (born September 20, 1944) is an American politician from Iowa.

John Judge
Second Gentleman of Iowa
In role
January 12, 2007 – January 14, 2011
GovernorChet Culver
Preceded byTom Zimmerman
Succeeded byKevin Reynolds
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 46th district
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 8, 2001
Preceded byPatty Judge
Succeeded byPaul McKinley
Personal details
Born (1944-09-20) September 20, 1944 (age 79)
Albia, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpousePatty Poole
Children3
Alma materIowa State University
OccupationFarmer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1967–1970
Battles/warsVietnam War

Born in Albia, Iowa, to William P. and Mildred, Judge graduated from Albia Community High School and went to Iowa State University.[1] He served in the United States Marine Corps and was stationed in Vietnam serving with the military police. Judge was a farmer and banker. He was married to Patty Judge who served in the Iowa Senate and then as Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Judge had three sons; Douglas, W. Dien, and Joseph.[2] Judge also served in the Iowa Senate from 1999 to 2003 and was a Democrat.[3][4]

Judge was a member of the

Knights of Columbus, and American Legion. 

References edit

  1. ^ "Senator John Judge". The Iowa Legislature. September 29, 2023.
  2. ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Senator". Retrieved 15 May 2016.
  3. ^ Iowa General Assembly-John Judge
  4. ^ NNDB-Patty Judge
Iowa Senate
Preceded by 46th district
1999–2001
Succeeded by