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Geri Huser
Geri Huser was a member of the Iowa Utilities Board. Huser assumed office on May 1, 2015. Huser left office on April 30, 2023.
Huser was first appointed to a six-year term by Governor Terry Branstad (R) in 2015. She was reappointed by Governor Kim Reynolds (R) in 2021 to another six-year term.[1]
Huser began serving as chair of the board in 2015. She was reappointed to serve two-year terms as chair in 2017, 2019, and 2021.[1]
Huser was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 42nd District from 1997 to 2011.
Biography
Huser worked as a planning specialist with Polk County Social Services. She was previously a program manager with the Polk County Family Enrichment Center from 1990 to 1996, and a social worker with Polk County General Relief from 1986 to 1990. Huser was also a member of the Greater Des Moines Housing Partnership, Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce, Southeast Polk Booster Club, East Polk Interagency Association, and Altoona Family Home.[2] She also served on the Altoona City Council from 1990 to 1994.[3]
Political career
Chair of the Iowa Utilities Board (2015-2023)
Huser served as chair of the Iowa Utilities Board from 2015 to 2023. Huser was first appointed to a six-year term on the board by Governor Terry Branstad (R) in 2015. She was reappointed by Governor Kim Reynolds (R) in 2021 to another six-year term. She resigned on April 30, 2023, and was replaced by Erik Helland.[1]
Iowa House of Representatives (1997-2011)
Huser represented the 42nd District from 1997 to 2011 as a Democrat.
Committee assignments
Elections
2010
Huser lost her bid for re-election to the 42nd District seat against Kim Pearson (R). Huser had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 42 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Kim Pearson (R)
|
6,975 | |||
| Geri Huser (D) | 6,849 | |||
| Dan Nieland (Ind) | 522 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Huser was re-elected to the 42nd District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives with no opposition.[5] She raised $136,465 for her campaign.[6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 42 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Geri Huser (D)
|
12,201 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Iowa Utilities Board, "Board Members," accessed March 2, 2022
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Huser
- ↑ The Des Moines Register, "Hall of Honor has five new inductees," September 29, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Iowa House candidates," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sheila Tipton |
Iowa Utilities Board 2015-2023 |
Succeeded by Erik Helland |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 42 1997-2011 |
Succeeded by - |
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