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Hubert Houser
| Hubert Houser | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 11 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Iowa House of Representatives | ||
| 1992-2001 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | October 9, 1942 | |
| Place of birth | Pottawattamie County, IA | |
| Profession | Farmer | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Due to redistricting in 2012, Houser was moved into District 11 and will represent it when the 2013 session begins in January 2013.[1][2]
Houser attended Carson Macedonia Community School. He went on to attend Iowa State University.
Houser is a farmer.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Houser served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • Labor and Business Relations | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Houser served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Houser served on these committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Economic Growth | ||||
| • Labor and Business Relations | ||||
| • Local Government | ||||
| • Rebuild Iowa | ||||
| • Ways and Means | ||||
Elections
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Houser defeated Democratic candidate Scott Schondelmeyer by a margin of 15,017 to 5,281 in the November 2 general election. [3]
In the June 8 primary election, Houser ran unopposed. [4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 49 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Hubert Houser (R)
|
15,017 | 74% | ||
| Scott Schondelmeyer (D) | 5,281 | 26% | ||
2006
On November 7, 2006, Houser was re-elected to the 49th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate with no opposition.[5] He raised $22,770 for his campaign. [6]
| Iowa State Senate, District 49 (2006) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Hubert Houser (R)
|
14,373 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, a year in which Houser was up for re-election, he collected $40,550 in donations.[7]
His largest contributors in 2010 were:
| Hawaii State Senate 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Hubert Houser's campaign in 2010 | |
| Associated General Contractors Of Iowa | $3,000 |
| Iowa Farm Bureau | $2,570 |
| Robinette, David Or Mary | $2,500 |
| Iowa Corn Growers Ass PAC | $2,000 |
| Iowa Association Of Electric Cooperatives | $2,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $40,550 |
2006
In 2006 Houser collected $22,770 in donations.[8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Robinette, David and Mary | $3,000 |
| Iowa Corn Growers Association | $2,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Iowa | $1,500 |
| John Deere & Co. | $1,250 |
Recent news
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Hubert Houser News Feed
- Little compromise in Iowa Legislature - Creston News Advertiser
- 21 Iowa senators back putting abortion ban to vote - Iowa City Press Citizen
- Urbandale's Zaun Backs Fetal 'Personhood' Amendment - Patch.com
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Personal
Houser has a wife, Paula Ackerman.
External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of Hubert Houser
- Iowa Senate Republicans Profile
- Freedom Speaks Profile
- Results for the November 2, 2010 general election, Iowa
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
References
- ↑ John Deeth Blog, "District Of The Day Reboot: Iowa Senate District 11, Iowa House District 21 & 22," March 16, 2012
- ↑ KJAN,"Final Legislative Coffee in Cass County to be held April 14th," April 7, 2012
- ↑ Iowa State Senate Official General Election Results
- ↑ Official Iowa Senate Primary Election Results
- ↑ 2006 Iowa Election Results
- ↑ Money Raised by Iowa Candidates, 2006
- ↑ 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2006 Contributions to Hubert Houser
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by William Dotzler (D) |
Iowa State Senate District 11 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Mark Shearer |
Iowa State Senate District 49 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Rita Hart (D) |
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