Jo Ann Zimmerman

Jo Ann Zimmerman
42nd Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
In office
January 16, 1987 – January 18, 1991
GovernorTerry Branstad
Preceded byRobert T. Anderson
Succeeded byJoy Corning
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 89th district
In office
January 10, 1983 – January 11, 1987
Preceded byCharles Poncy
Succeeded byWayne McKinney
Personal details
BornJo Ann McIntosh
(1936-12-24)December 24, 1936
Van Buren County, Iowa, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 2019(2019-10-22) (aged 82)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
PartyDemocratic
SpouseTom Zimmerman
ProfessionNurse

Jo Ann McIntosh Zimmerman (December 24, 1936 – October 22, 2019) was an American democratic politician who served as the 42nd Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1987 to 1991. She was the first woman to serve in the office of Lieutenant Governor in Iowa history. She also served as a nurse and congresswoman previously, while also being involved in various administrative organizations. Zimmerman was an advocate for women's and farmers' rights.

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