Ross Paustian | |
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Member of the IowaHouseofRepresentatives from the 84th district | |
In office January 11, 2011 –January 13, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Elesha L. Gayman |
Succeeded by | Dave Heaton |
Member of the IowaHouseofRepresentatives from the 92nd district | |
In office January 12,2015 –January 8,2023 | |
Preceded by | Frank Wood |
Succeeded by | Heather Hora |
Personal details | |
Born | Davenport,Iowa | March 3,1956
Spouse | Carol Paustian |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | South Dakota State University |
Occupation | Farmer,politician |
Ross C. Paustian (born March 3,1956) is an American politician and a farmer from Iowa. Paustian is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 92 since 2015.
On March 3,1956,Paustian was born in Davenport,Iowa. [1] Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian. [2]
In 1978,Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University. [1]
Paustian is a crop and livestock farmer. [3]
On November 2,2010,Paustian won the election and became a Republican member of Iowa House of Representatives for District 84. Paustian defeated Sheri L. Carnahan. [1] [4] [5]
On November 6,2012 Paustian was defeated by Frank D. Wood and lost his seat for District 92 with 47.6% of the votes. [5]
On November 4,2014,Paustian won the election and became a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 92. Paustian defeated incumbent Frank D. Wood. [1] [3] [6] On November 8,2016,as an incumbent,Paustian won the election and continued serving District 92. Paustian defeated Ken Krumwiede with 56.13% of the votes. [5] On November 6,2018,as an incumbent,Paustian won the election and continued serving District 92. Paustian defeated Jean Simpson and other write-in with 52.5% of the votes. [5]
Paustian is the chairman of the Agriculture Committee. [1]
Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children,Jennifer and Thomas. [1]
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