Tom Hancock

Thomas L. "Tom" Hancock (February 3, 1948 – January 31, 2016) was an American politician who was Iowa State Senator from the 16th District. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa Senate from 2005. He retired from the United States Postal Service after 31 years and was a member of the Epworth Volunteer Fire Department.

Tom Hancock
Hancock in January 2009
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 16th district
In office January 10, 2005 – January 13, 2013
Preceded by	Julie Hosch
Succeeded by	Dick Dearden
Personal details
Born	February 3, 1948 Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
Died	January 31, 2016 (aged 67) Dubuque, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Democrat
Spouse(s)	Coleen
Children	1 child
Residence	Epworth, Iowa
Occupation	United States Postal Service, retired

Hancock served on several committees in the Iowa Senate: the Agriculture committee; the Appropriations committee; the Environment and Energy Independence committee; the Judiciary committee; the Transportation committee; and the Natural Resources committee, where he was vice chair. He also served as chair of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.

Hancock was last re-elected in 2008 with 17,129 votes, defeating Republican opponent Dave McLaughlin.[1] He died of an apparent heart attack on January 31, 2016, in Dubuque.[2]

References

1. "Iowa Secretary of State - Paul D. Pate" (PDF).
2. "Obituary - Thomas L. Hancock of Epworth , Iowa -". Reiff Funeral Home.

External links

• Senator Tom Hancockofficial Iowa Legislature site
• Senator Tom Hancockofficial Iowa General Assembly site
• State Senator Tom Hancockofficial constituency site
• Profile at Vote Smart