Des Moines—Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II (R-Greenfield) was sworn into the 88th General Assembly at the Iowa Capitol to represent House District 20 today (Monday). The district was previously represented by Clel Baudler (R-Greenfield) and includes the counties of Adair, Guthrie, and portions of Dallas and Cass.

Representative Ray “Bubba” Sorensen signs his officials papers after taking the oath of office.

Sorensen was also named the Vice Chair of Appropriations and is a part of the Veterans Affairs, Commerce and State Government committees. In a statement, Sorensen said “I am truly grateful for the opportunity to represent my neighbors and friends across HD 20 here at the capitol. We are ready to get to work in the best interest of our great state,” said Sorensen.

Sorensen is a life-long resident of Adair County in which he operates his business, Sorensen Studios, along with his wife Maria. They are the parents of two children, Independence and Michael. Maria Sorensen will be joining her husband at the Capitol working as his legislative clerk. “Maria and I are really excited to work together in this beautiful and historic building,” Sorensen said.