Herman Quirmbach

Party Affiliation: Democrat

Candidate for: Iowa Senate

Age: 64

Hometown: St. Paul, Minn. 

Political History:

• Senator for Iowa District 23: 2003-Present

Job History:

• Associate professor of economics at Iowa State  

His position on the issues:

Education:

Quirmbach is the head of the Education Committee and supported bills that would fund the three regent universities more out of the state budget so tuition for in-state students would not be raised. Quirmbach said he would also fight for a third tuition freeze because the state budget is in a capable position to pass another one. He said the state had allocated more funds to regent universities in the past and needs to return to the original amount. 

Jobs and the economy:

Quirmbach said he wants to continue to see the Senate continuing to support initiatives that fund small business development centers and expand cultural projects. He said the top priority is to create a stable middle class. He said the Senate already passed a balanced budget that would not raise taxes while keeping a surplus of funds. 

For more information, visit Quirmbach’s campaign site at www.quirmbachforsenate.com.