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Wayne Ford
Wayne Ford (b. 1951) was a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 65th District from 1997 to 2011.
On March 16, 2010, Ford announced he would not be seeking re-election.[1]
Ford is Co-Founder/Host of the Brown & Black Presidential Forum. He has been a Radio Talk Show Host with Des Moines WHO-AM, Founder/Executive Director of Urban Dreams, and Founder/Consultant of Wayne Ford and Associates.
He is a member of the Des Moines Mid-City Business Association, Des Moines Young Men's Christian Association Midnight Basketball Committee, National Society of Fundraising Executives, and State of Iowa Juvenile Justice Advisory Council.[2]
Committee assignments
Elections
2010
Ford did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Ford was re-elected to the 65th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating David Barnett (R).[3] Ford raised $36,053 for his campaign, while Barnett raised $250.[4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 65 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Wayne Ford (D)
|
7,870 | |||
| David Barnett (R) | 3,422 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Wayne Ford's Personal Website
- Wayne Ford on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Iowa Politics, "Rep. Ford: Announces decision to retire from Legislature," March 16, 2010
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Ford
- ↑ 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 - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 65 1997–2011 |
Succeeded by Ruth Ann Gaines |
