Chuck Gipp

Charles R. Gipp
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 16th district
In office 1990–2009
Preceded by	Henry Rayhons
Succeeded by	John W. Beard (D)
Personal details
Born	November 30, 1947 (1947-11-30) (age 63) Decorah, Iowa
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Ranae
Children	Alison and Barrett
Residence	Decorah, Iowa
Religion	Lutheran
Website	Gipp's official website when he was a member

Charles R. "Chuck" Gipp (born November 30, 1947) was the Iowa State Representative from the 16th District. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1990 to 2009 and was the majority leader in the Iowa House from 2003–2007, when the Democrats recaptured the legislature in the 2006 elections. He received his BA from Luther College.

Gipp served on several committees in the Iowa House - the State Government committee and the Transportation committee. He also served on the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee. His prior political experience includes serving as chair of the Winneshiek County Republicans from 1980–1990, chair of the Winneshiek County Solid Waste Commission from 1981–1990, assistant majority leader of the Iowa House from 1993–1994, and majority whip of the Iowa House from 1995-1996.

Gipp was re-elected in 2006 with 5,782 votes (59%), defeating Democratic opponent Thomas Hansen.^[1] He did not contest the 2008 election and was succeeded by a Democrat, John W. Beard.

Gipp was named Deputy Director of the Iowa DNR and will begin his new duties on Aug. 5, 2011. Gipp is currently administrator of the Soil Conservation Division for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

References

1. ^ "Official Results Report - Statewide Election: 2006 General Election 7 November 2006". Iowa Secretary of State. 21 November 2006. p. Page 29. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/GenOffResults.pdf. Retrieved 2009-03-17. "Hanson 3960, Gipp 5782" 

External links

• Gipp on Project Vote Smart
• Gipp's Capitol Web Address

Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by Paul Johnson	31st District 1990 – 2002	Succeeded by Gene Manternach
Preceded by Henry Rayhons	16th District 2002 – 2009	Succeeded by John W. Beard (D)

Persondata
Name	Gipp, Chuck
Alternative names
Short description	American politician
Date of birth	1947-11-30
Place of birth	Decorah, Iowa
Date of death
Place of death