- Dick Taylor (Iowa politician)
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Dick Taylor Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 33rd district
53rd (2000 – 2003)In office
2000 – October 14, 2009Preceded by Kay Chapman Succeeded by Kirsten Running-Marquardt Personal details Born April 5, 1931
Algona, IowaPolitical party Democratic Spouse(s) Jan Children Mark, Shelly Residence Cedar Rapids, Iowa Occupation Retired electrician/electrical project manager Religion Methodist Website Taylor's website Richard D. "Dick" Taylor (born April 5, 1931) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 53rd and 33rd Districts. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2000 to 2009. He resigned in October 2009 because of family health concerns.[1][2]
Prior to serving in the Iowa House, Taylor served in the United States Navy and was an electrician. Taylor served on the Robins, Iowa City Council.
During his last term in office, Taylor served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs committees. He also served on the Natural Resources Committee, where he was vice chair, and on the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee. Earlier in his term, until November 2007, he served as vice chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee.
Taylor was first elected to House District 53 in a January 4, 2000 special election following fellow Democrat Kay Chapman's resignation. The unusual, early date of the election meant that voter registration deadline was on Christmas and the county auditor's office had to be open on New Year's Day (both public holidays).[3] After the district lines were redrawn for the 2002 election, he represented the new District 53. He resigned from office on October 14, 2009 and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Kirsten Running-Marquardt.[1]
Electoral history
*incumbent
Election Political result Candidate Party Votes % Iowa House of Representatives special election, 2000 [4]
District 53
Turnout: 1,912Democratic hold Dick Taylor Democratic 1,013 53.0 Andy Hasley Republican 896 46.9 Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [5]
District 53Democratic hold Dick Taylor* Democratic unopposed Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [6]
District 33
Turnout: 7,762Democratic (newly redistricted) Dick Taylor* Democratic 4,718 60.8 Nancy L. Bruner Republican 2,805 36.1 Tammy Kaye Simon Green 238 3.1 Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [7]
District 33Democratic hold Dick Taylor* Democratic unopposed Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [8]
District 33Democratic hold Dick Taylor* Democratic unopposed Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [9]
District 33
Turnout: 13,295Democratic hold Dick Taylor* Democratic 9,273 69.7 Kathy Potts Republican 3,996 30.1 References
- ^ a b Taylor, Dick (2009-09-14 (letter)). (2010-01-11 (work)). "Untitled Resignation Letter". Proof, State of Iowa House Journal, Monday, January 11, 2010. Iowa House of Representatives. p. 2. http://www.legis.iowa.gov/DOCS/Pubs/hjweb/PDF2/2010/01-11-2010.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ Running-Marquardt wins special election by wide margin, Linda Waddington, The Iowa Independent, November 25, 2009
- ^ Deeth, John (2009-10-12). "Dick Taylor to leave Iowa House". John Deeth Blog. http://jdeeth.blogspot.com/2009/10/dick-taylor-to-leave-iowa-house.html. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "State of Iowa Abstract of Votes". Board of State Canvassers. 2000-01-07. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/elections/results/2000s/2000HD53.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives". Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 25. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfS/2000%20G%20IH.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)". Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 29. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/elections/2002/results/Canvass%20Summary.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)". Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 25. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/elections/2004/general/CanvassSummary.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006". Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 33. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/GenOffResults.pdf. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/elections/results/2008GeneralResults.html. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
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Iowa House of Representatives Preceded by
Kay Chapman53rd District
2000 – 2003Succeeded by
Dan HusemanPreceded by
Paul Scherrman33rd District
2003 – 2009Succeeded by
Kirsten Running-MarquardtCategories:- Iowa city council members
- Members of the Iowa House of Representatives
- Iowa Democrats
- People from Kossuth County, Iowa
- People from Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- 1931 births
- Living people
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