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Kraig Paulsen
| Kraig Paulsen | ||
 | ||
| Iowa House of Representatives District 67 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2003-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Leadership | ||
| Speaker, Iowa State House of Representatives | ||
| 2011-present | ||
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2002 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Iowa State University, 1987 | |
| Master's | Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, 1994 | |
| J.D. | University of Iowa, 2003 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | September 9, 1964 | |
| Place of birth | Monticello, IA | |
| Profession | In-House Counsel, CRST International, Inc. | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Contents |
Paulsen is In-House Counsel for CRST International, Incorporated. He has also been Shirt Production Supervisor with Cryovac from 1997-2003, and served in the United States Air Force from 1987-1997.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Paulsen served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Paulsen served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Paulsen served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Kraig Paulsen endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [2]
Elections
2012
Paulsen ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 67. Paulsen ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Mark Seidl (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 67, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Kraig Paulsen Incumbent |
52.8% | 8,898 | |
| Democratic | Mark Seidl | 47.2% | 7,947 | |
| Total Votes | 16,845 | |||
2010
Paulsen won re-election to the 35th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kraig Paulsen (R)
|
10,652 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Paulsen was re-elected to the 35th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Mike Robinson (D). [6] Paulsen raised $357,761 for his campaign, while Robinson raised $8,919. [7]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 35 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Kraig Paulsen (R)
|
10,623 | |||
| Mike Robinson (D) | 7,565 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010 Paulsen collected $874,984 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[8]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Kraig Paulsen's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowans For Tax Relief | $246,150 |
| Associated Builders & Contractors Of Iowa | $27,000 |
| Iowa Association Of Realtors | $20,500 |
| Master Builders Of Iowa | $20,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $19,500 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $874,984 |
2008
In 2008 Paulsen collected $357,761 in donations.[9]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowans for Tax Relief | $24,000 |
| Ayers, James W. | $20,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $11,500 |
| Wal-Mart | $11,000 |
Recent news
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Kraig Paulsen News Feed
- Iowa Speaker Kraig Paulsen optimistic as 2013 session heads toward finish - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Tentative tax deal struck! Votes may come soon in Iowa legislature - Radio Iowa - Radio Iowa
- 'Sticking points' slow Iowa Legislature adjournment - Ames Tribune
- Iowa Legislature leaders optimistic, despite big differences - Sioux City Journal - Sioux City Journal
- Iowa legislative leaders say they are closer to agreement on budget - The Gazette: Eastern Iowa Breaking News and Headlines
- Legislators reach wide-ranging Iowa tax relief accord - Globe Gazette - Mason City Globe Gazette
- Legislature to be back in Des Moines next week - Radio Iowa - Radio Iowa
- KEYC - Mankato News, Weather, Sports - - Iowa lawmakers will return next week - KEYC TV
- Salary hikes for elected Iowa officials in 2014? Unlikely - Radio Iowa - Radio Iowa
- Legislators reach budget accord aimed at ending 2013 session - DesMoinesRegister.com
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External links
- Kraig Paulsen's Personal Website
- Kraig Paulsen on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
- Kraig Paulsen on Facebook
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Paulsen
- ↑ The Hill, "Gingrich wins endorsements from American Family Association, Iowa Speaker," December 20, 2011
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results"
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Official Iowa House of Representatives General Election Results, 2010
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election results
- ↑ Iowa House of Reps., 2008 Money Raised
- ↑ 2010 Contributions to Iowa House candidates
- ↑ 2008 Contributions to Kraig Paulsen
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Kevin McCarthy (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 67 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 35 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Ako Abdul-Samad (D) |
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