Robert Bacon (Iowa)
Robert Bacon (Republican Party) was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 48. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Bacon (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 48. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Bacon's professional experience includes owning Bacon Funeral Homes.
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Bacon was assigned to the following committees:
- House Human Resources Committee
- Information Technology Committee (decommissioned)
- Natural Resources Committee, Chair
- House State Government Committee
2019-2020
Bacon was assigned to the following committees:
- House Human Resources Committee
- Environmental Protection Committee
- Natural Resources Committee, Chair
- House State Government Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Human Resources |
| • Natural Resources, Chair |
| • State Government |
| • Transportation |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Bacon served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Human Resources, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • State Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Bacon served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Human Resources, Vice chair |
| • Natural Resources |
| • State Government |
| • Veterans Affairs |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bacon served on these committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa |
| • Human Resources |
| • Local Government |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
Robert Bacon did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Robert Bacon defeated Jack Friend in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Robert Bacon (R) | 62.2 | 10,381 |
 | Jack Friend (D)  | 37.7 | 6,280 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 17 | ||
| Total votes: 16,678 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48
Jack Friend advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jack Friend | 99.8 | 2,151 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 2,156 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Robert Bacon advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Bacon | 99.4 | 3,026 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 3,045 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Robert Bacon defeated Tim Winter in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Bacon (R) | 58.7 | 8,052 |
| Tim Winter (D) | 41.2 | 5,643 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 13,707 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48
Tim Winter advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tim Winter | 100.0 | 1,356 | |
| Total votes: 1,356 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48
Incumbent Robert Bacon advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Robert Bacon | 100.0 | 1,105 |
| Total votes: 1,105 | |||
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2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Robert Bacon defeated Sherrie Taha in the Iowa House of Representatives District 48 general election.[1][2]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 48 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Robert Bacon Incumbent |
64.55% | 9,829 | |
| Democratic | Sherrie Taha | 35.45% | 5,397 | |
| Total Votes | 15,226 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Sherrie Taha ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 48 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 48 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Sherrie Taha (unopposed) | |
Incumbent Robert Bacon ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 48 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 48 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Robert Bacon Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Robert Bacon was unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[5][6][7][8]
2012
On September 8, 2011, Bacon announced that he would seek the Iowa House District 48 seat in 2012.[9] Due to redistricting Bacon was drawn into the same district as Bill Dix (R), who was last elected in 2010 and not up for re-election until 2014. Thus, if Bacon had not resigned, Dix would have had to stand for re-election two years before the expiration of his term.[10] Bacon ran unopposed in the June 5, 2012, Republican primary and defeated Becky Perkovich (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert Bacon |
55.2% | 8,485 | |
| Democratic | Becky Perkovich | 44.8% | 6,889 | |
| Total Votes | 15,374 | |||
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Bacon defeated Democratic incumbent Rich Olive by a margin of 12,368 to 10,510 in the November 2 general election.[11]
In the June 8 primary election, Bacon was unopposed.[12]
| Iowa State Senate, District 5 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Bacon (R)
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12,368 | 54.1% | ||
| Rich Olive (D) | 10,510 | 45.9% | ||
| Iowa State Senate, District 5 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Bacon
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3,819 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2010
From the Iowa Senate Republicans web site, Rob Bacon speaks of his concerns:[13]
- State budget - “The budget needs to be balanced. I will work every day to protect the pocketbook and wallets of Iowans.”
- Taxes - “I believe [Iowans] pay enough in taxes.”
Presidential preference
2012
Robert Bacon (Iowa) endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election.[14]
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Bacon and his wife, Carol, have four children.
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2022
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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2020
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In 2020, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 14. The session was suspended from March 16 through June 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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2012
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In 2012, the 84th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.[17]
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See also
2020 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 1, 2014
- ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ iowasenaterepublicans.com, "Rob Bacon," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ The Washington Independent, "Two Iowa lawmakers endorse Santorum," October 17, 2011
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed August 2, 2014
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Civil Liberties report card," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 48 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Phil Thompson (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa State Senate District 5 2011-2013 |
Succeeded by - |
