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Martin Graber
Martin Graber (Republican Party) was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 100. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. He left office on January 31, 2025.
Graber (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 100. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Graber passed away on January 31, 2025.[1]
Biography
Martin Graber was born in Donnellson, Iowa. Graber graduated from Central Lee High School. He served in the Iowa National Guard and reached the rank of brigadier general.[2] Graber earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Iowa in 1976, a master's degree in business administration from St. Ambrose University in 1987, and a master's degree in strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College in 2002. His career experience included working as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services and a human resources manager with the Dial Corporation.[2][3] Graber has been affiliated with the Fort Madison Rotary Club and Mississippi River Parkway Commission.[2]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Graber was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Commerce Committee
- Economic Growth Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
2021-2022
Graber was assigned to the following committees:
- House Commerce Committee
- Economic Growth Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee, Vice chair
- House Ways and Means Committee
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Martin Graber defeated Nicolas Atwood in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Martin Graber (R) | 67.6 | 9,466 |
| Nicolas Atwood (Independent) | 32.1 | 4,489 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 46 | ||
| Total votes: 14,001 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Martin Graber advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Graber | 98.7 | 1,177 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.3 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 1,193 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Martin Graber defeated Rebecca Bowker in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Graber (R) | 61.0 | 6,513 |
| Rebecca Bowker (D) | 38.9 | 4,154 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 10,678 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100
Rebecca Bowker advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Rebecca Bowker | 99.3 | 980 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 987 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100
Incumbent Martin Graber advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 100 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Graber | 99.7 | 983 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 986 | |||
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2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 83
Martin Graber defeated incumbent Jeff Kurtz in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 83 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Graber (R) | 52.9 | 6,967 |
| Jeff Kurtz (D) | 47.0 | 6,197 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 13,175 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 83
Incumbent Jeff Kurtz advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 83 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeff Kurtz | 99.8 | 2,281 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 2,285 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 83
Martin Graber advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 83 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Martin Graber | 99.4 | 1,347 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 1,355 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 20.
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2023
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In 2023, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4.
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2022
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In 2022, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 24.
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2021
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In 2021, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 19.
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See also
2024 Elections
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Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Charles Isenhart (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 100 2023-2025 |
Succeeded by Blaine Watkins (R) |
| Preceded by Jeff Kurtz (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 83 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Cindy Golding (R) |
