Michael Mauro

Michael Anthony Mauro (born September 29, 1948) was the Iowa Secretary of State. He previously served as County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections for Polk County, Iowa for nearly a decade. Mauro is also a former high school government teacher and coach, and is a graduate of Drake University.

Michael Mauro
30th Secretary of State of Iowa
In office January 12, 2007 – January 14, 2011
Preceded by	Chet Culver
Succeeded by	Matt Schultz
Personal details
Born	(1948-09-29) September 29, 1948 (age 77)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Dorothy
Children	3
Residence	Des Moines, Iowa
Alma mater	Drake University
Occupation	Former high school teacher, coach, and county auditor

Mauro was elected to be Iowa's 30th Secretary of State on November 7, 2006, with 541,234 votes, defeating Republican opponent Mary Ann Hanusa.^[1]

In November 2010, Mauro was defeated for reelection.^[2]