Roger Thomas
Roger Thomas (b. December 13, 1950) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 55 from 1997 to 2001 and from 2003 to 2015. Thomas did not seek re-election in 2014.
Biography
Thomas' professional experience includes working as a Representative with Iowa Workforce Development as a Business, Project Director for Country Heritage Community and a paramedic.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2012 |
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| • Economic Growth |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Veterans Affairs |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Economic Growth/Rebuild Iowa |
| • Veterans Affairs |
| • Ways and Means |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Thomas served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Economic Growth, Chair |
| • Rebuild Iowa and Disaster Recovery |
| • Veterans Affairs |
| • Ways and Means |
Elections
2012
Thomas ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 55. Thomas ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Michael T. Klimesh (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |  Roger Thomas Incumbent |
50.6% | 7,781 | |
| Republican | Michael T. Klimesh | 49.4% | 7,585 | |
| Total Votes | 15,366 | |||
2010
Thomas won re-election to the 24th District seat against Michael Breitbach (R). Thomas had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 24 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Thomas (D)
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5,282 | |||
| Michael Breitbach (R) | 5,160 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Thomas was re-elected to the 24th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives with no opposition.[4] He raised $41,393 for his campaign.[5]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 24 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Roger Thomas (D)
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10,578 | |||
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Personal
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Thomas is a member of the American Legion, American Red Cross Board, Clayton County Emergency Medical Services Board, County Extension Council Board, E911 Board, Farm Bureau Board, Masonic Lodge Board, Emergency Medical Services Advisory Board, Northeast Iowa Safety Foundation Advisory Board and Volunteers in Service to America Board.[6]
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2014
In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
- Legislators are scored by the ACLU of Iowa on "their records on constitutional principles and civil liberties."[7]
- Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
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.[8]
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Recent news
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See also
- Iowa House of Representatives
- Iowa House Committees
- Iowa House of Representatives District 55
- Iowa State Legislature
External links
- Summary, biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Profile at Wikipedia
- Campaign contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000, 1998
Footnotes
- ↑ 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 April 8, 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
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ 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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jason Schultz (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 55 2013-2015 |
Succeeded by Darrel Branhagen (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 24 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Cecil Dolecheck (R) |
