Dick Taylor (Iowa politician)

Dick Taylor
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 33rd district 53rd (2000 – 2003)
In office 2000 – October 14, 2009
Preceded by	Kay Chapman
Succeeded by	Kirsten Running-Marquardt
Personal details
Born	April 5, 1931 Algona, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Jan
Children	two
Residence	Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Occupation	Retired electrician/electrical project manager
Religion	Methodist
Website	Taylor's website

Richard D. "Dick" Taylor (born April 5, 1931) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 53rd and 33rd Districts. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2000 to 2009. He resigned in October 2009 because of family health concerns.^[1][2]

Prior to serving in the Iowa House, Taylor served in the United States Navy and was an electrician. Taylor served on the Robins, Iowa City Council.

During his last term in office, Taylor served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce, Local Government, and Veterans Affairs committees. He also served on the Natural Resources Committee, where he was vice chair, and on the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee. Earlier in his term, until November 2007, he served as vice chair of the Veterans Affairs Committee.

Taylor was first elected to House District 53 in a January 4, 2000 special election following fellow Democrat Kay Chapman's resignation. The unusual, early date of the election meant that voter registration deadline was on Christmas and the county auditor's office had to be open on New Year's Day (both public holidays).^[3] After the district lines were redrawn for the 2002 election, he represented the new District 53. He resigned from office on October 14, 2009 and was succeeded by fellow Democrat Kirsten Running-Marquardt.^[1]

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives special election, 2000 [4] District 53 Turnout: 1,912		Democratic hold		Dick Taylor	Democratic	1,013	53.0
				Andy Hasley	Republican	896	46.9
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2000 [5] District 53		Democratic hold		Dick Taylor*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [6] District 33 Turnout: 7,762		Democratic (newly redistricted)		Dick Taylor*	Democratic	4,718	60.8
				Nancy L. Bruner	Republican	2,805	36.1
				Tammy Kaye Simon	Green	238	3.1
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [7] District 33		Democratic hold		Dick Taylor*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [8] District 33		Democratic hold		Dick Taylor*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [9] District 33 Turnout: 13,295		Democratic hold		Dick Taylor*	Democratic	9,273	69.7
				Kathy Potts	Republican	3,996	30.1

References

1. Taylor, Dick (2009-09-14 (letter)). (2010-01-11 (work)). "Untitled Resignation Letter" (PDF). Proof, State of Iowa House Journal, Monday, January 11, 2010. Iowa House of Representatives. p. 2. Retrieved 2011-09-30. Check date values in: |date= (help)
2. Running-Marquardt wins special election by wide margin, Linda Waddington, The Iowa Independent, November 25, 2009
3. Deeth, John (2009-10-12). "Dick Taylor to leave Iowa House". John Deeth Blog. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
4. "State of Iowa Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Board of State Canvassers. 2000-01-07. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
5. "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 25. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
6. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 29. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
7. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 25. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
8. "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 33. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
9. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2011-09-19.

External links

• Taylor on Project Vote Smart
• Taylor's Capitol Web Address