Walt Rogers
| Walt Rogers | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives District 60 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 11, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $135/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of Northern Iowa, 1984 | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | July 5, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Waterloo | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Rogers is a leadership consultant with experience as a concert/event planner. He is also a board member for the community organizations Safe and Drug Free Committee, Alternatives Pregnancy Center, My Waterloo Days and Love Cedar Valley. He holds a bachelor's of technology in Manufacturing and Management Technology from the University of Northern Iowa.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Administration and Rules, Vice-chair | ||||
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Economic Growth | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rogers served on the following committees:
| Iowa Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • State Government | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Walt Rogers endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
Rogers ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 60. Rogers ran unopposed in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012 and defeated Bob Greenwood (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[2][3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 59, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Walt Rogers Incumbent |
51.9% | 8,966 | |
| Democratic | Bob Greenwood | 48.1% | 8,298 | |
| Total Votes | 17,264 | |||
2010
Rogers won election to the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating incumbent Doris Kelley (D) in the November 2 general election.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 20 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Walt Rogers (R)
|
6,997 | |||
| Doris Kelley (D) | 6,031 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Jeff Danielson was re-elected to the 10th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate, defeating Walt Rogers (R). A districtwide recount was conducted after one of the closest races in Black Hawk County history. On November 26, 2008, Rogers conceded the race.[5][6] Danielson raised $270,574 for his campaign, while Rogers raised $78,184. [7]
| Iowa State Senate, District 10, 2008 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Jeff Danielson Incumbent |
50% | 16,103 | |
| Republican | Walt Rogers | 50% | 16,081 | |
| Total Votes | 32,184 | |||
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Rogers raised $180,105 in contributions. [8]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Republican Party | $84,442 |
| Block, John W | $12,350 |
| Iowa Credit Union League | $10,000 |
| For Americas Republican Majority PAC | $5,000 |
Personal
Rogers and his wife, Jenny, have three children.
Recent news
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Walt Rogers News Feed
- Rally In Waterloo Wednesday To Support Medicaid Expansion - Blog for Iowa (blog)
- Groups push for Medicaid expansion - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
- Local legislators give update on issues at Iowa Capitol - Northern Iowan
- Iowa lawmakers set overall budget number - Iowa City Press Citizen
- Legislators reach budget accord aimed at ending 2013 session - DesMoinesRegister.com
- Student forum turns to Medicaid in Iowa - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier - Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier
- Iowa Patch Poll: Is Medicaid Expansion or Gov. Branstad's 'Healthy Iowa' Plan ... - Patch.com
- Iowans worry as health care debate continues - Marshalltown Times Republican
- House approves Healthy Iowa Plan; House-Senate talks could be next - DesMoinesRegister.com
- House approves Branstad's health plan; changes likely - DesMoinesRegister.com
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External links
- Iowa House of Representatives - Rep. Walt Rogers
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Rick Santorum for President "Iowa State Representative Walt Rogers Endorses Rick Santorum," July 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
- ↑ WCF Courier "Walt Rogers concedes Senate 10 race," November 26, 2008
- ↑ 2008 Iowa Election Results
- ↑ 2008 Money Raised, Iowa Candidates
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Peter Cownie (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 60 2013–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by Doris Kelley |
Iowa House of Representatives District 20 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Clel Baudler (R) |
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