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Roby Smith
American politician and legislator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician currently serving as Treasurer of Iowa since 2023.
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Early life
Roby Smith was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1977.[1] He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri.[2] His parents were both elementary teachers.[2]
Political career
In 2006, Smith ran for the Iowa House seat in District 85, losing to Jim Lykam.
He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and represented District 47[1][3] and headed the State Government Committee.
In 2022, he defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a Democrat who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.[4]
In the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, Smith endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.[5]
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Personal life
He is married to Kari Smith and has four children.[2] He attends Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport with his family, where they also live.[2] He is a small business owner of Two Stones Design,[1] and holds a Business Administration degree from Concordia University. He is an Eagle Scout recipient, and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.[3]
Electoral History
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