Mark Lofgren is a Republican member of the Iowa Senate representing District 48. Born on June 26, 1961, in Muscatine, Iowa, he is a lifelong Iowa resident married to Paula for over 35 years, with four children and five grandchildren. A former coach for track, basketball, and soccer at the Muscatine Community Y and Youth Sports Foundation, he is an avid runner and community volunteer involved in initiatives like the Muscatine Blue Zones Project and Meals on Wheels.

Notable achievements include defeating Democratic incumbent Chris Brase in 2016 to enter the Senate, serving on key committees such as Appropriations , Local Government , Transportation, Health and Human Services, Judiciary, and Workforce, and earning awards like Legislator of the Year from the Brain Injury Alliance of Iowa.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• B.B.A. in Finance, University of Iowa .
• Muscatine High School . Professional designations include Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of Real Estate Institute, Accredited Commercial Professional, and former Chartered Financial Consultant.

Political Experience

• Iowa Senate, District 48 ; current term ends January 2, 2025; serving second Senate term.
• Iowa House of Representatives, District 91 ; two terms, where he was Vice Chair of Appropriations and Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa, and managed bills on innovation funding, economic growth, and concussions.
• Unsuccessful 2014 bid for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District. Key roles: Chair of Joint International Relations Committee, member of Iowa Capital Investment Board and other state committees; recognized for leadership in economic development and health policy.