Betty R. De Boef (born February 19, 1951) is an American politician in the state of Iowa. A Republican, she served in the Iowa House of Representatives for the 96th district from 2001 to 2003 and for the 76th district from 2003 to 2012.
Betty R. De Boef | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 76th District district | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – January 13, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Raecker |
| Succeeded by | Dave Maxwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1951 Prairie City, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | Jennifer, Eric, Michael, Lisa De Boef |
| Residence | Oskaloosa, Iowa |
| Website | De Boef's website |
Early life edit
De Boef was born in 1951 in Jasper County, Iowa. Her parents were George and Anna Den Besten. She grew up on a farm outside of Prairie City. She graduated from Pella Christian High School and Dordt College. She was a member of the Oskaloosa Christian Women's Club and the Mahaska County Republican Central Committee. She runs a family farm and wood grinding business. She married her husband, Harold De Boef, on February 20, 1971, and the couple have two sons and two daughters.[1]
Political career edit
De Boef was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives for the 96th district in 2001, a position that she held until 2003. She was then elected as the representative for the 76th district between 2003 and 2012.[1] She served on several committees in the legislature: the agriculture committee, the appropriations committee and the environmental protection committee. She was the ranking member of the agriculture and natural resources appropriations subcommittee.
De Boef was re-elected in 2006 with 5,819 votes (54%), defeating Democratic opponent Christopher Hontross.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "State Representative". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2022-11-01.
- ^ "Official Results Report - Statewide" (PDF). State of Iowa. November 21, 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 15, 2007. Retrieved November 1, 2022.
External links edit
- Representative Betty De Boef official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Iowa House Republicans
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