Richard D. Taylor (April 5, 1931 – September 17, 2020) was an American politician who was an 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]
Dick Taylor | |
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| 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, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 2020 (aged 89) Cedar Rapids, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jan |
| Children | two |
| Residence | Cedar Rapids, Iowa |
| Occupation | Retired electrician/electrical project manager |
| Website | Taylor's website |
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]
Taylor died in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 17, 2020, at the age of 89.[4]
Electoral history
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| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
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| Iowa House of Representatives special election, 2000 [5] 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 [6] District 53 | Democratic hold | Dick Taylor* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [7] 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 [8] District 33 | Democratic hold | Dick Taylor* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [9] District 33 | Democratic hold | Dick Taylor* | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [10] District 33 Turnout: 13,295 | Democratic hold | Dick Taylor* | Democratic | 9,273 | 69.7 | ||
| Kathy Potts | Republican | 3,996 | 30.1 | ||||
References
edit- ^ a b Taylor, Dick (2010-01-11). "Untitled Resignation Letter" (PDF). Proof, State of Iowa House Journal, Monday, January 11, 2010. Iowa House of Representatives. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 28, 2017. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ Running-Marquardt wins special election by wide margin Archived 2010-08-03 at the Wayback Machine, Linda Waddington, The Iowa Independent, November 25, 2009
- ^ Deeth, John (2009-10-12). "Dick Taylor to leave Iowa House". John Deeth Blog. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "Richard 'Dick' Taylor". Murdoch Funeral Home. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "State of Iowa Abstract of Votes" (PDF). Board of State Canvassers. 2000-01-07. Retrieved 2011-09-30.
- ^ "November 7, 2000 - General Election, Iowa Official Results, State House of Representatives" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-16. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 29. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2003-03-09. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 33. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
- ^ "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
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