Nick Wagner
Nick Wagner (b. November 4, 1973) was a member of the Iowa Utilities Board. Wagner was appointed to the three-member Iowa Utilities Board by Gov. Terry Branstad to a six-year term effective May 24, 2013. Wagner's appointment was confirmed by the Iowa State Senate in April 2014.[1][2] Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) reappointed Wagner in 2019.[3] Wagner served in this position until his resignation in July 2020 to pursue other professional opportunities.[4]
Wagner 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 to 2008.
Biography
Education
Wagner received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Iowa in 1996 and 1998, respectively.[5]
Career
- 2013-2020: Board member, Iowa Utilities Board
- 2009-2012: State Representative HD36, State of Iowa
- 2000-2013: Director of Quality Management, The ESCO Group
Political career
Iowa Utilities Board (2013-2020)
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. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) reappointed Wagner in 2019.[3]Wagner served in this position until his resignation in July 2020 to pursue other professional opportunities.[4]
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
2019
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) reappointed Wagner to the Iowa Utilities Board in 2019.[3]
2013
Wagner was appointed to the Iowa Utilities Board by Governor Terry Branstad on May 24, 2013 to succeed Darrell Hanson, whose term ended on April 30, 2013.[6][7] He serves alongside Sheila Tipton 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.[8][9]
| 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.[10]
| 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).[11] Wagner raised $296,075 for his campaign, while Lawyer raised $384,154.[12]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 36 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Nick Wagner (R)
|
10,737 | |||
| Gretchen Lawyer (D) | 8,634 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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See also
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ The Des Moines Register, "Nick Wagner narrowly confirmed to Iowa Utilities Board," April 15, 2014
- ↑ Bleedingheartland.com, "Iowa Utilities Board Update with background on Sheila Tipton and Nick Wagner," July 22, 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Office of the Governor of Iowa, "Reynolds Announces Additional Cabinet Appointments," accessed April 30, 2019
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Gazette, "Nick Wagner to leave Iowa Utilities Board for position at Black Hills Energy", June 24, 2020
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Nick Wagner," accessed December 8, 2020
- ↑ Iowa Utilities Board, "Nick Wagner, Board Member," accessed June 3, 2013
- ↑ Iowa Utilities Board, "Vacant, Board Member," accessed May 23, 2013 (dead link)
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ 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 Darrell Hanson |
Iowa Utilities Board 2013–2020 |
Succeeded by Josh Byrnes |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 36 2009–2013 |
Succeeded by Marti Anderson (D) |
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