Chris Hagenow (born January 19, 1972) is an American attorney and politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2009 to 2021.
Chris Hagenow | |
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| Majority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office January 14, 2016 – January 13, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Linda Upmeyer |
| Succeeded by | Matt Windschitl |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 19th district 43rd (2013–2019) 59th (2009–2013) | |
| In office January 2009 – January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Clute |
| Succeeded by | Carter Nordman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1972 St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Amanda |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of Northern Iowa (BA) University of Iowa (JD) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Hagenow served as majority leader for the Republican caucus and also served on the Administration and Rules, Judiciary, Legislative Council, State Government, and Ways and Means committees.[1]
Early life and education edit
Hagenow grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa. He graduated from Price Laboratory School and magna cum laude from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor's degree in 1994. Hagenow earned a J.D. degree from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997 and became a member of the Iowa State Bar Association.[2]
Career edit
He is a founding partner of the Des Moines law firm Whitaker, Hagenow & Gustoff, LLP.
Hagenow was first elected to the Iowa House in 2008 and as of 2017 has been serving his fourth term, representing House District 43.[3] Following the 2012 election, Hagenow was elected House majority whip for the 85th General Assembly.[4] He previously served as the chairman as the House Government Oversight Committee. Hagenow was a member of the Ways and Means, Judiciary, State Government and Administration and Rules committees. Following the 2015 legislative session and Speaker Kraig Paulsen's resignation as speaker of the House, Majority Leader Linda Upmeyer was elected to replace Paulsen with Hagenow being elected as Majority Leader starting in the 2016 legislative session.[citation needed] It is estimated that Mr. Hagenow spent over $420,000 to hold his seat during the 2016 election.[5][6] In 2018, following incumbent Representative Ralph Watts' retirement, Hagenow moved and was elected to represent House District 19 located in Dallas and Polk counties.
2008 edit
Hagenow ran for Iowa House of Representatives in the 2008 elections for District 59.[7] In the Republican primary election, he defeated Susan Murphy.[8]
| District 59 Republican Primary Election | Percentage | Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow | 58% | 734 | |
| Susan Murphy | 42% | 536 | |
| Total | 100% | 1,271 | |
In the general election he defeated Democratic candidate, and Mayor of Windsor Heights, Jerry Sullivan.
| District 59 Election | Percentage | Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 50% | 8,240 | |
| Jerry Sulivan (D) | 50% | 8,147 | |
| Write-ins | 0% | 21 | |
| Total | 100% | 16,408 | |
2010 edit
Hagenow ran for Iowa House of Representatives in the 2010 elections representing District 59. He defeated Democratic candidate Andrew McDowell.
| District 59 Election | Percentage | Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 58% | 7,650 | |
| Andrew McDowell (D) | 42% | 5,510 | |
| Write-ins | 0% | 15 | |
| Total | 100% | 13,175 | |
2012 edit
Hagenow ran in the 2012 elections for Iowa House of Representatives representing District 43, due to redistricting. He defeated Democratic candidate Susan Judkins.
| District 43 Election | Percentage | Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 50% | 8,741 | |
| Susan Judkins (D) | 50% | 8,719 | |
| Write-ins | 0% | 17 | |
| Total | 100% | 17,477 | |
Initial reports on November 6, 2012 showed Hagenow ahead by 22 votes. On November 15, Judkins formally requested a recount, but she later halted the recount saying "Questions about whether all absentee ballots were counted have been satisfactorily answered and I believe my narrow loss would likely stand even if all ballots were considered."[9]
2014 edit
Hagenow ran for re-election in the 2014 elections for Iowa House of Representatives representing District 43. Hagenow defeated Democratic challenger Kim Robinson.[10]
| District 43 Election | Percentage | Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 56% | 7,589 | |
| Kim Robinson (D) | 44% | 5,911 | |
| Write-ins | 0% | 12 | |
| Total | 100% | 13,512 | |
2016 edit
Hagenow ran for re-election in the 2016 elections for Iowa House of Representatives representing District 43. Hagenow defeated Democratic challenger Jennifer Konfrst.[citation needed]
| District 43 Election | Percentage | Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 51.6% | 8,798 | |
| Jennifer Konfrst (D) | 48.4% | 8,259 | |
| Total | 100% | 17,057 | |
References edit
- ^ "Iowa House Republicans » Committees".
- ^ "Iowa House Republicans » Biography".
- ^ "Historical Information: House District 43". Iowa Legislature. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 21, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ https://webapp.iecdb.iowa.gov/PublicView/statewide/2016/Period_Due_Date_19-Oct/Candidates/Hagenow%2C%20Christopher_Hagenow%20for%20Iowa%20House_1737/Hagenow%2C%20Christopher_Hagenow%20for%20Iowa%20House_1737_E_In_Kind.pdf.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Historical Information: House District 59". Iowa Legislature. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ "JAMIE FITZGERALD Polk County Auditor, Archived copy". Archived from the original on December 18, 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-08.
- ^ http://www.bleedingheartland.com/tag/HD-43 Bleeding Heartland, November 2012
- ^ House District 43: Incumbent Hagenow wins ELECTION 2014, Des Moines Register, 11/5/2014