Ralph Rosenberg

Not to be confused with Ralph Rosenborg.

Ralph Rosenberg (born 7 October 1949) is an American politician.

Ralph Rosenberg
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 31st district
In office 11 January 1993 – 8 January 1995
Preceded by	Gene Fraise
Succeeded by	Johnie Hammond
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 37th district
In office 14 January 1991 – 10 January 1993
Preceded by	Charles Bruner
Succeeded by	Mary Kramer
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 73rd district
In office 10 January 1983 – 13 January 1991
Preceded by	Jean Hall Lloyd-Jones
Succeeded by	William Bernau
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 42nd district
In office 3 November 1981 – 9 January 1983
Preceded by	Reid W. Crawford
Succeeded by	Robert C. Arnould
Personal details
Born	(1949-10-07) 7 October 1949 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Teresa Marie Sturm
Children	1
Alma mater	University of Illinois Drake University Law School
Occupation	lawyer

Ralph Rosenberg is of Jewish descent, born to parents Nathan and Rhea Rosenberg in Chicago on 7 October 1949. He was educated at Bowen High School, and graduated from the University of Illinois in 1972, then completed legal studies at Drake Law School in 1974. He remained in Story County, serving as county attorney for juvenile court and director of the county branch of The Legal Aid Society. Rosenberg was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 1981 and represented District 42. He won his first full term in 1982, and remained in office as the legislator from District 73 between 1983 and 1991. Rosenberg subsequently served on the Iowa Senate, elected from District 37. In the midst of his single term as state senator, Rosenberg was redistricted to District 31.