Rick Olson (Iowa politician)

Rick Olson
Olson in 2021
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2005
Preceded by	John Connors
Personal details
Born	1951 (age 72–73) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Brenda
Children	3
Residence(s)	Des Moines, Iowa
Alma mater	Drake University
Profession	Attorney
Website	legis.iowa.gov/...

Rick L. Olson (born 1951)^[1] is the Iowa State Representative from the 39th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview College and received his undergraduate degree and his J.D. from Drake University.

As of January 2013^[update], Olson serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Judiciary, Public Safety, and Transportation committees. He also serves as a member of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.