Joe Riding (born August 8, 1962) is an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015.
Joe Riding | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 11, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | David Jacoby |
| Succeeded by | Zach Nunn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 8, 1962 St. Paul, Minnesota |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leann |
| Children | 2 children |
| Residence | Altoona, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Upper Iowa University |
| Website | Riding's website |
Early life and political career
editRiding was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 8, 1962. He was raised in Altoona, Iowa, and graduated from Southeast Polk High School before earning a degree from Upper Iowa University. Riding and his wife Leann own the Terrace Hills Golf Course.[1] He won the Iowa House of Representatives, District 30 seat in 2012, facing Republican candidate Jim Carley.[2] Riding lost to Zach Nunn in a 2014 bid for a second term,[1] and lost again to Nunn in 2016.[3]
As a member of the Iowa House, Riding served on several committees, among them the Commerce, Local Government, Transportation, and Ways and Means committees. He also served as a member of the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.
Electoral history
edit*incumbent
| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [4] District 30 | Democratic | Joe Riding | Democratic | unopposed | |||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [5] District 30 Turnout: 17,575 | Democratic (newly redistricted) | Joe Riding | Democratic | 8,764 | 49.87% | ||
| Jim Carley | Republican | 8,044 | 45.77% | ||||
References
edit- ^ a b "Meet the Candidate, Iowa House District 30: Joe Riding". Des Moines Register. 21 October 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Democrats hoping to gain ground on GOP's Iowa House majority". The Gazette. 23 October 2012. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "Iowa House District 30: Joe Riding". Des Moines Register. 4 November 2016. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 119. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 76. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
External links
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- Representative Joe Riding[permanent dead link] official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Vote Smart
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