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Ross Paustian
American politician (born 1956) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Early life
On March 3, 1956, Paustian was born in Davenport, Iowa.[1] Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian.[2]
Education
In 1978, Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University.[1]
Career
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
- 2015 Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Presented to the Paustian family by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. (August 5, 2015).[2]
Personal life
Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children, Jennifer and Thomas.[1]
References
External links
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