Elesha Gayman
Elesha Gayman was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 84th District from 2007 to 2011. She was an Assistant Majority Leader during her tenure in the House.
Gayman served as Regional Political Director of the Barack Obama Presidential Campaign from 2007-2008. She is a College Professor, grant writer, and political consultant.
She is a member of the American Association of University Women, American Red Cross, Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service Board, and Safer Foundation Board.[1]
Committee assignments
- Administration and Rules (Vice Chair)
- Agriculture
- Appropriations
- Environmental Protection
- Veterans Affairs
Elections
2010
Gayman did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Gayman was re-elected to the 84th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Ross C. Paustian (R)[2] Gayman raised $489,993 for her campaign, while Paustian raised $197,257.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 84 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Elesha Gayman (D)
|
8,397 | |||
| Ross C. Paustian (R) | 7,593 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Elesha Gayman's Personal Website
- Elesha Gayman on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Elesha Gayman on Facebook
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 84 2007–2011 |
Succeeded by Ross C. Paustian |
