About Eric Palmer
Born 1960. Eric Palmer is an American politician.
Eric J. Palmer (born 1960) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 75th District. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011.
During his last term in the Iowa House, Palmer served on the Education, Ethics, Government Oversight (Joint), and Natural Resources committees. He also served as vice chair of the Judiciary Committee and of the Justice Systems Appropriations Subcommittee and as a member of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (HAWK-I) Board.
Palmer ran for the Iowa House in 2004, losing to incumbent Republican Danny Carroll, the Speaker pro tempore. In 2006, Palmer defeated Carroll in a rematch and began his term in the House. He defeated Carroll again in 2008, but lost to Republican opponent Guy Vander Linden in 2010.
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Who is Eric Palmer?
American politician
When was Eric Palmer born?
Eric Palmer was born in 1960 in Oskaloosa.
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Eric Palmer is a politician.
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Eric Palmer is American.
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MLA: "Eric Palmer." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-palmer/.
Chicago: "Eric Palmer." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-palmer/.
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