Ross Paustian | |
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Member of the
Iowa House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
In office January 12, 2015 – January 8, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Frank Wood |
Succeeded by | Heather Hora |
Member of the
Iowa House of Representatives from the 84th district | |
In office January 11, 2011 – January 13, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Elesha L. Gayman |
Succeeded by | Dave Heaton |
Personal details | |
Born | Davenport, Iowa | March 3, 1956
Spouse | Carol Paustian |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | South Dakota State University |
Occupation | Farmer, politician |
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.
On March 3, 1956, Paustian was born in Davenport, Iowa. [1] Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian. [2]
In 1978, Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University. [1]
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]
Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children, Jennifer and Thomas. [1]