Mike Reasoner

Michael J. Reasoner (born August 17, 1960) is a former state representative for Iowa's 95th District and a former assistant majority leader. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2011. He received his BA and JD from Creighton University School of Law.

Michael J. Reasoner
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 95th district
In office January 13, 2003 – January 12, 2011
Preceded by	Jim Van Engelenhoven
Succeeded by	Joel Fry
Personal details
Born	(1960-08-17) August 17, 1960 (age 65) Davenport, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Margaret
Residence	Creston, Iowa
Alma mater	Creighton University Creighton University School of Law
Website	Reasoner's website

During his last term in the Iowa House, Reasoner served on the Administration and Rules, Agriculture, and Ways and Means committees. He also served as vice chair of the Commerce Committee and as a member of the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommtitee. His political experience includes serving as an assistant minority leader in the Iowa House and serving as Union County Supervisor.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 1996  [1] District 88 Turnout: 12,006		Republican hold		Cecil Dolecheck	Republican	6,279	52.30%
				Michael J. Reasoner	Democratic	5,720	47.64%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002  [2] District 95 Turnout: 10,680		Democratic (newly redistricted)		Michael J. Reasoner	Democratic	5,515	51.6
				Kenneth L. Baker	Republican	5,160	48.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004  [3] District 95		Democratic hold		Michael J. Reasoner*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006  [4] District 95 Turnout: 9,934		Democratic hold		Michael J. Reasoner*	Democratic	6,316	63.6
				George Barber	Republican	3,499	35.2
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008  [5] District 95 Turnout: 13,513		Democratic hold		Michael J. Reasoner*	Democratic	7,604	56.3
				Doug Smith	Republican	5,905	43.7
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010  [6] District 95 Turnout: 11,246		Republican gain from Democratic		Joel Fry	Republican	6,191	55.1
				Michael J. Reasoner*	Democratic	4,732	42.1