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 | |
| Governor | Chet Culver |
| Preceded by | Tom Zimmerman |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Reynolds |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 46th district | |
| In office January 11, 1999 – January 8, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Patty Judge |
| Succeeded by | Paul McKinley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 20, 1944 Albia, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patty Poole |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Iowa State University |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1967–1970 |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam 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- ^ "Senator John Judge". The Iowa Legislature. September 29, 2023.
- ^ Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Senator". Retrieved 15 May 2016.
- ^ Iowa General Assembly-John Judge
- ^ NNDB-Patty Judge
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