Ross Paustian

Ross Paustian (born March 3, 1956) is an American politician and a farmer from Iowa. Paustian is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 92 since 2015.

Ross Paustian
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 84 district
In office
January 11, 2011 – January 13, 2013
Succeeded byFrank Wood
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from 's 92 district
Assumed office
January 12, 2015
Preceded byFrank Wood
Personal details
Born (1956-03-03) March 3, 1956
Davenport, Iowa
Spouse(s)Carol Paustian
Children2
Alma materSouth Dakota State University
OccupationFarmer, politician

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
  1. "Representative Ross Paustian's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  2. "Walcott hog farmers receive Wergin Good Neighbor Award". farms.com. August 5, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  3. "Ross Paustian's Biography". iowahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  4. "Ross C. Paustian". legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  5. "Ross C. Paustian". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  6. "Krumwiede seeks to run against Paustian". qctimes.com. February 17, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
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