Clel E. Baudler (born April 4, 1939) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 20th district. A Republican, he was first elected to the House in 1998 and assumed office in 1999.[1]

Clel Baudler
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 14, 2019
Preceded byDwight Dinkla
Succeeded byRay Sorensen
Constituency20th (2013–2019)
58th (2003–2013)
78th (1999–2003)
Personal details
Born (1939-04-04) April 4, 1939 (age 85)
Fontanelle, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseMary Carole
Children4
Residence(s)Greenfield, Iowa, U.S.
Websitelegis.iowa.gov/...

Career

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Baudler was born and raised in Fontanelle, Iowa and resides in Greenfield. He served as a state trooper with the Iowa State Patrol for 32 years.[2]

In the House, Baudler served on several committees, including the Agriculture, Environmental Protection, Government Oversight, and Natural Resources committees. He also serves as the chair of the Public Safety committee.[3] He is on the board of directors of the National Rifle Association of America.[4] Baudler did not seek re-election in 2018 and was succeeded by Ray Sorensen.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Clel Baudler". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  2. ^ "Iowa House Republicans » Meet Our Members – Clel Baudler". Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  3. ^ "Representative Clel Baudler". www.legis.iowa.gov. Archived from the original on 2014-11-28. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  4. ^ Gilson, Dave. "These are the people who really run the NRA". Mother Jones. Archived from the original on December 14, 2015. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  5. ^ "Baudler says it's a 'practical time' to retire". Creston News. Archived from the original on 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
  6. ^ Aronsen, Gavin (2018-03-22). "Retirement Party: State Rep. Clel Baudler, R-Greenfield". Iowa Informer. Archived from the original on 2019-01-23. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 78th District
1999–2003
Succeeded by
Preceded by 58th District
2003–2013
Succeeded by
Preceded by 20th District
2013–present
Succeeded by