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Bert Bandstra

1922 – 1995

American politician

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About Bert Bandstra

Lived 1922 – 1995 (aged 73). Bert Bandstra was an American politician and lawyer.

Bert Andrew Bandstra (January 25, 1922 – October 23, 1995) served one term as a Democratic U.S. Representative from south central Iowa, winning election in 1964 but losing elections in 1966 and 1968.

Born in Monroe County, Iowa to Dutch immigrants, Bandstra attended New Sharon High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945, then returned to Iowa. He graduated in 1950 from Central College in Pella, Iowa, then received a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1953. Returning to Iowa for private practice, he served as County Attorney for Marion County, Iowa from 1955 to 1959. He then served on the staff of Democratic United States Representative Neal Edward Smith of Iowa from 1959 to 1964.

In 1964, as part of a Democratic landslide, Bandstra was elected to represent Iowa's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. defeating incumbent Republican John Henry Kyl.

In 1965 Bandstra proposed a resolution to alter the national anthem.

Bandstra served only one term. Kyl regained his seat from Bandstra in 1966, and held off another challenge from Bandstra in 1968.

Bandstra died on October 23, 1995, in Pella.

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Important facts

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Education
University of Michigan Law School, University of Michigan, Central College
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
Bert Andrew Bandstra

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bert Bandstra?

American politician (1922-1995)

When was Bert Bandstra born?

Bert Bandstra was born on 25 January 1922 in Monroe County.

When did Bert Bandstra die?

Bert Bandstra died on 23 October 1995 in Pella.

What was Bert Bandstra's occupation?

Bert Bandstra was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Bert Bandstra?

Bert Bandstra was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bert Bandstra

· Wikidata: Q827305

· DBpedia: Bert Bandstra

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