Jim Lykam

Jim Lykam (born December 16, 1949) is an American politician. He serves in the Iowa Senate, representing the 45th district. He previously represented the 89th district in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017.

Jim Lykam
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 45th district
Assumed office
January 2017
Preceded byJoe Seng
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
2003 – January 2, 2017
Preceded byGerald D. Jones
Succeeded byMonica Kurth
Personal details
Born (1949-12-16) December 16, 1949
Davenport, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceDavenport, Iowa
Alma materPalmer Junior College
WebsiteLykam's website

Lykam received his AA from Palmer Junior College.

Lykam serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Local Government committee; the Natural Resources committee; the Transportation committee, where he is vice chair; and the Public Safety committee, where he is chair. He also serves on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.

Lykam was re-elected in 2006 with 5,623 votes (54%), defeating Republican opponent Roby Smith.

In December 2016, Lykam won a special election to the Iowa Senate.[1]

References
  1. "Jim Lykam wins Scott County special election in walkover win".


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