Ross C. Paustian (born March 3, 1956) is an American politician and a farmer from Iowa. Paustian is a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 92 from 2015 to 2023.
Ross Paustian | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – January 8, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Wood |
| Succeeded by | Heather Hora |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
| In office January 11, 2011 – January 13, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Elesha L. Gayman |
| Succeeded by | Dave Heaton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1956 Davenport, Iowa |
| Spouse | Carol Paustian |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | South Dakota State University |
| Occupation | Farmer, politician |
Early life edit
On March 3, 1956, Paustian was born in Davenport, Iowa.[1] Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian.[2]
Education edit
In 1978, Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University.[1]
Career edit
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]
Awards edit
- 2015 Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Presented to the Paustian family by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. (August 5, 2015).[2]
Personal life edit
Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children, Jennifer and Thomas.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f "Representative Ross Paustian's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Walcott hog farmers receive Wergin Good Neighbor Award". farms.com. August 5, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ a b "Ross Paustian's Biography". iowahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "Ross C. Paustian". legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ a b c d "Ross C. Paustian". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
- ^ "Krumwiede seeks to run against Paustian". qctimes.com. February 17, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2019.