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
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 92nd district
In office
January 12, 2015 – January 8, 2023
Preceded byFrank Wood
Succeeded byHeather Hora
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 84th district
In office
January 11, 2011 – January 13, 2013
Preceded byElesha L. Gayman
Succeeded byDave Heaton
Personal details
Born (1956-03-03) March 3, 1956 (age 68)
Davenport, Iowa
SpouseCarol Paustian
Children2
Alma materSouth Dakota State University
OccupationFarmer, politician

Early life

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On March 3, 1956, Paustian was born in Davenport, Iowa.[1] Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian.[2]

Education

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In 1978, Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University.[1]

Career

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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

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  • 2015 Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Presented to the Paustian family by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. (August 5, 2015).[2]

Personal life

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Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children, Jennifer and Thomas.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Representative Ross Paustian's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "Walcott hog farmers receive Wergin Good Neighbor Award". farms.com. August 5, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Ross Paustian's Biography". iowahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  4. ^ "Ross C. Paustian". legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  5. ^ a b c d "Ross C. Paustian". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  6. ^ "Krumwiede seeks to run against Paustian". qctimes.com. February 17, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
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