Benton Franklin Jensen (born December 16, 1892) was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa. He represented Iowa’s 7th congressional district and served as a historical member of Congress during the mid-20th century. His congressional career is documented under the bioguide identification number J000100.
Jensen began his service in the U.S. House on January 3, 1939, and remained in office until January 3, 1965. Over the course of these twenty-six years, he served thirteen terms as a representative. Throughout this period, he consistently represented Iowa’s 7th district as a member of the Republican Party.
During his tenure, Benton Franklin Jensen held the role of Representative and is recorded as a former officeholder. Specific committee assignments, office room, and contact details are not provided in the available metadata, nor are details about his activities outside Congress. Nonetheless, his long service from 1939 to 1965 marks him as a significant Republican figure in Iowa’s congressional delegation during that era.
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