Bill Northey
| Bill Northey | ||
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| Iowa Secretary of Agriculture | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 2, 2007 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 6 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Predecessor | Patty Judge (D) | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $103,212 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 2006 | |
| Campaign $ | $1,247,538 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| High school | Spirit Lake High School (1977) | |
| Bachelor's | Iowa State University (1981) | |
| Master's | Southwest Minnesota State University (2004) | |
| Personal | ||
| Place of birth | Spirit Lake, Iowa | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Evangelical Free | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Biography
Northey is a fourth-generation farmer. He is the co-founder and president of Innovative Growers, LLC, and has served as a commissioner of the Dickinson County Soil and Water Conservation District. Northey served as President of the National Corn Growers Association from 1995 to 1996 and as chairman from 1996 to 1997.[1]
Education
- MBA, Southwest Minnesota State University, 2004
- Bachelor's, Agriculture Business, Iowa State University, 1981
Political career
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture (2007-present)
Northey has served as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture since January 2007. He was first elected in November 2006 and re-elected on November 2, 2010. [2][3][4][5][6][7]
Northey has made it a goal to travel to each of the state's 99 counties each year in order to hear from all segments of the population affected by agriculture. He lists his priorities as Secretary of Agriculture "as advancing the opportunities available through renewable energy, promoting conservation and stewardship, and telling the story of Iowa agriculture."[8]
Elections
2014
Northey was exploring a potential bid for U.S. Senate. He would have run on the Republican ticket for the seat currently held by Sen. Tom Harkin, a Democrat who plans to retire rather than run for re-election in 2014.[9] [10][11]
On May 2, 2013 Northey announced via Twitter that he would not be running in 2014 tweeting, "I have decided not to run for US #Senate. Thx for many kind, encouraging words. Hoping Congr King runs. Other good R candidates as well."[12]
2010
Northey won re-election as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in the November 2010 election, defeating Democratic candidate Francis Thicke.[13]
| Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Bill Northey Incumbent |
62.9% | 674,572 | |
| Democratic | Francis Thicke | 37.1% | 398,428 | |
| Total Votes | 1,073,000 | |||
| Election Results Via: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
2006
Northey won election as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture in the November 7, 2006 election, defeating Democratic candidate Denise O'Brien.[14]
| Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, 2006 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Bill Northey |
51.4% | 523,539 | |
| Democratic | Denise O'Brien | 48.6% | 495,873 | |
| Total Votes | 1,019,412 | |||
| Election Results Via: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Campaign themes
Northey's 2006 campaign platform consisted of "taking advantage of the opportunities available through renewable energy, promoting conservation and stewardship both in town and on the farm, and sharing the story of Iowa agriculture."[15]
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Northey is available dating back to 2006. Based on available campaign finance records, Northey raised a total of $1,247,538 during that time period. This information was last updated on June 19, 2013.[16]
| Bill Northey's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Iowa Agriculture Secretary |  |
$56,186 | |
| 2010 | Iowa Agriculture Secretary |  |
$526,230 | |
| 2008 | Iowa Agriculture Secretary | |
$173,985 | |
| 2006 | Iowa Agriculture Secretary | |
$491,137 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,247,538 | |||
2006-2010
Ballotpedia collects information on campaign donors for each year in which a candidate or incumbent is running for election. The following table offers a breakdown of Bill Northey's donors each year.[17] Click [show] for more information.
| Bill Northey's Campaign Contributions | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Iowa Agriculture Secretary | 2006 Iowa Agriculture Secretary | ||||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised | $526,230 | $491,137 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $317,080 (Democrat) | $488,341 (Democrat) | |||||||||||||||||
| Top 5 contributors | Iowa Farm Bureau | $42,234 | Iowa Farm Bureau | $43,742 | |||||||||||||||
| Denny Elwell | $10,000 | Hawkeye PAC | $40,000 | ||||||||||||||||
| Bruce L. Rastetter | $10,000 | Joe P. Crookham | $37,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gerald J. Lynch | $6,750 | Diane Crookham-Johnson | $27,500 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gregory G. Abel | $6,000 | William H. Northey | $9,145 | ||||||||||||||||
| Individuals | $396,251 | $306,042 | |||||||||||||||||
| Institutions | $113,669 | $91,082 | |||||||||||||||||
| In-state donations | $457,984 | $412,358 | |||||||||||||||||
| Out-of-state donations | $56,600 | $68,779 | |||||||||||||||||
Recent news
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- Iowa Ag Secretary says Turkey could be market for Iowa ag equipment - Radio Iowa
- Iowa, Nebraska Ag Officials Talk Trade with Turkey - 1011now
- State Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey visits area - The Kalona News
- Iowa Ag Secretary says voluntary approach faster path to improved water quality - Radio Iowa
- Keep those unplanted acres intact - Agriculture.com
- Ag secretary encourages owners to vaccinate horses for West Nile virus - SW Iowa News
- Soybean planters in the homestretch -- USDA - Agriculture.com
- NORTHEY ON: IOWA CROPS AND WEATHER - Spencer Daily Reporter
- Refugees find home on the farm - Iowa Public Radio
- Iowa stepping up with water quality initiative - Tri-State Neighbor
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See also
External links
- Official campaign website
- Iowa Department of Agriculture - Secretary Bill Northey
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Bill Northey on Facebook
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Bill Northey's Biography," accessed January 29, 2013
- ↑ WHOTV, "AGRIBUSINESS: Northey Responds To Criticism Of Nutrient Strategy," May 31, 2013
- ↑ 1011Now, "Iowa, Nebraska Ag Officials Talk Trade with Turkey," June 8, 2013
- ↑ The Daily Reporter, "NORTHEY ON: IOWA CROPS AND WEATHER," June 13, 2013
- ↑ Kalona News, "State Sec. of Agriculture Bill Northey visits area," May 22, 2013
- ↑ Community Newspaper Group, "Northey: Horse owners encouraged to vaccinate against West Nile virus," June 7, 2013
- ↑ Radio Iowa, "Iowa Ag Secretary says voluntary approach faster path to improved water quality," May 30, 2013
- ↑ Bill Northey, " Bio," accessed June 19, 2013
- ↑ Radio Iowa, "Iowa Ag Secretary discussing a run for the U.S. Senate," March 1, 2013
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "Another top Iowa Republican, Bill Northey, decides against U.S. Senate run," May 2, 2013
- ↑ Sioux City Journal, "OUR OPINION: Here's to a spirited, issue-focused GOP Senate race," June 12, 2013
- ↑ Washington Post "Northey won’t run for Iowa Senate seat, hopes Steve King will" Accessed May 2, 2013
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "November 2010 General Election Results," accessed March 25, 2011
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "November 2006 General Election Results," accessed January 29, 2013
- ↑ Bill Northey, " Bill's Vision," accessed June 19, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money, " Career campaign donors for Bill Northey," accessed June 19, 2013
- ↑ Follow the Money.org
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| Preceded by Patty Judge (D) |
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture 2007–present |
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