Preceded by Lee Rekow Political party Democratic Education Upper Iowa University Succeeded by Leigh Rekow | Preceded by Roger Halvorson Spouse(s) Rosemary Party Iowa Democratic Party | |
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Born December 13, 1950 (age 66)
Oelwein, Iowa ( 1950-12-13 ) Children Rob, Ryan, and Rachelle Alma mater Upper Iowa University, Fayette IA Residence Elkader, Iowa, United States | ||
Roger D. Thomas (born December 13, 1950) is the Iowa State Representative from the 55th District. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1997 to 2001 in the 32nd District and since 2003 to2011 in the 24th District. He received his BS from Upper Iowa University.
As of September 2011, Thomas serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Natural Resources, Veterans Affairs, and Ways and Means committees. He also serves as ranking member of the Economic Growth Committee and as a member of the Economic Development Authority Board. His prior political experience includes service as a trustee for Northeast Iowa Community College.
Electoral history
Thomas was first elected in 1996, defeating incumbent Republican Roger Halvorson. He left his House seat in 2001, in an unsuccessful bid for the Iowa Senate's 16th District, following incumbent Republican Lyle Zieman's retirement from the Senate. He lost the election to Republican Mark Zieman, the former senator's son. He was succeeded in the 32nd District by Republican Leigh Rekow. He contested the newly redrawn 24th District in 2003, defeating Rekow.
On March 13, 2014 Thomas announced he would not seek reelection to the Iowa House.
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