Nick Wagner
| Nick Wagner | ||
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| Iowa Utilities Board | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| May 24, 2013 - present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| April 30, 2019 | ||
| Years in position | 0 | |
| Party | Nonpartisan | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | 125,008 | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Appointed | May 2013 | |
| Appointed by | Gov. Terry Branstad (R) | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Iowa House of Representatives District 36 | ||
| 2009-2013 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Iowa, 1996 | |
| Master's | University of Iowa, 1998 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | November 4, 1973 | |
| Profession | Electrical Engineer | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Nick Wagner (b. November 4, 1973) is a current member of the Iowa Utilities Board.[1]
He previously served as a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 36 from 2009 to 2013. Before becoming a state legislator, Wagner served on the Marion City Council from 2004-2008.
Wagner is an Account Manager/Project Engineer with ESCO Group and an electrical engineer.[2]
Political career
Iowa Utilities Board (2013-present)
Wagner was appointed to the three-member Iowa Utilities Board by Gov. Terry Branstad to a term effective May 24, 2013 and ending April 30, 2019.
Iowa House of Representatives (2009-2013)
Committee assignments
- 2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wagner served on the following committees:
- Appropriations, Vice Chair
- Commerce
- Local Government, Chair
- Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation (Joint Appropriations)
- 2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wagner served on the following committees:
- Commerce
- Local Government (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Administration and Regulation Appropriations
- Transportation
- Ways and Means
Elections & Appointments
2013
Wagner was appointed to the Iowa Utilities Board by Governor Terry Branstad on May 24, 2013 to fill the vacancy left by Darrell Hanson's resignation on April 30, 2013. Wagner's term will expire on April 30, 2019.[3][4] He serves alongside Swati Dandekar and current board chair Elizabeth Jacobs.
2012
Wagner ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 68. Wagner ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and was defeated by Daniel Lundby (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 68, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Daniel Lundby |
50.3% | 8,480 | |
| Republican | Nick Wagner Incumbent | 49.7% | 8,363 | |
| Total Votes | 16,843 | |||
2010
Wagner won re-election to the 36th District Seat in 2010 with no opposition. He was also unopposed in the Republican primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[7]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nick Wagner (R)
|
10,574 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wagner was elected to the 36th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Gretchen Lawyer (D). [8] Wagner raised $296,075 for his campaign, while Lawyer raised $384,154. [9]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nick Wagner (R)
|
10,737 | |||
| Gretchen Lawyer (D) | 8,634 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010 Wagner collected $33,878 in campaign donations. The largest donors are listed as follows:[10]
| Iowa House of Representatives 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Top contributors to Nick Wagner's campaign in 2010 | |
| Iowa Bankers Association | $3,500 |
| Linn Eagles | $3,000 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $2,500 |
| Engle, Dave | $2,500 |
| Eagles, Linn | $1,000 |
| Total Raised in 2010 | $33,878 |
2008
In 2008 Wagner collected $296,075 in donations.[11]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Republican Party | $200,396 |
| Concordia Group | $30,000 |
| Underwood, Stan | $17,138 |
| Iowans for Tax Relief | $10,500 |
Recent news
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Nick Wagner News Feed
- Red scare: Blind Chinese dissident claims Chinese communist conquest of US ... - Daily Caller
- Branstad set to pick new members of Iowa Board of Regents - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
- Branstad hopeful about interim appointments - Sioux City Journal
- Branstad hopeful of 2014 Senate confirmation successes - Quad City Times
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See also
External links
- Iowa Utilities Board
- Nick Wagner on the Iowa House Website
- Iowa House Republicans Profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Nick Wagner on Facebook
References
- ↑ Iowa Utilities Board, "Nick Wagner, Board Member," accessed June 3, 2013
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Wagner
- ↑ Iowa Utilities Board, "Nick Wagner, Board Member," accessed June 3, 2013
- ↑ Iowa Utilities Board, "Vacant, Board Member," accessed May 23, 2013
- ↑ 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 Nick Wagner
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Darrell Hanson |
Iowa Utilities Board 2013-present |
Succeeded by ' |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 36 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Marti Anderson (D) |
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