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Cindy Winckler (born May 27, 1950) is an American politician and member of the Iowa Senate for the 49th District. Previously, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 90th District. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2001 to 2013. She received her MA from the University of Northern Iowa.
As of September 2011, Winckler serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations, Education, Environmental Protection, and Human Resources committees. She also serves as the ranking member of the Education Appropriations Subcommittee.
Winckler was first elected in 2000, defeating incumbent Republican John P. Sunderbruch. She was most recently re-elected in 2010 with 3,342 votes, defeating Republican opponent Ray Ambrose with 69% of the vote.