JUDICIAL · IA · 2006-2010
Marsha Ternus
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Iowa
NOTABLE
On the record
Joined unanimous 2009 Varnum (legalized same-sex marriage IA); voted out by 2010 retention vote
Background
Iowa's Chief Justice · State Supreme Court 2006–2010: Marsha Ternus — 4-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Louis Lavorato; succeeded by Mark Cady. Note: Joined unanimous 2009 Varnum (legalized same-sex marriage IA); voted out by 2010 retention vote. Same-year political environment (2006): Governor Tom Vilsack; Attorney General Tom Miller; Secretary of State Chet Culver.
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Others who held this office in Iowa
- Susan Christensen (2020-present)
- Mark Cady (2011-2019)
- Louis Lavorato (2000-2006)
- Arthur McGiverin (1987-2000)