Polly Bukta

Polly Bukta is the Iowa State Representative from the 26th District and is the Speaker Pro Tempore. She has served in the Iowa [House of Representatives] since 1997. She received her BS from Mercyhurst University.
Bukta currently serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Education committee; the Local Government committee; the Transportation committee; and the Veterans Affairs committee. Her political experience includes serving as vice-chair of the Clinton County Democrats.
Bukta was re-elected in 2006 with 5,536 votes, defeating Republican opponent Lester A. Shields.