Mary Ann Hanusa (born May 26, 1963) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2011 to 2021.
Mary Ann Hanusa | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 10, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Doug Struyk |
| Succeeded by | Brent Siegrist |
| Constituency | 99th (2011–2013) 16th (2013–2021) |
| Director of the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Desiree Sayle |
| Succeeded by | Darren Hipp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 1963 Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Charlie Johnson |
| Education | Concordia University, Nebraska (BS) University of Nebraska, Lincoln (MA) |
Early life and education
editHanusa was born, raised, and resides in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Concordia Teachers College and an Master of Arts in American history from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.[1]
Career
editBefore election to the Iowa House, she served on the staff of Senator Charles Grassley before becoming director of the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence under George W. Bush, serving from 2001 to 2006.[2][3] She was the Republican candidate for Iowa Secretary of State in 2006, replacing previous nominee Chuck Allison, who dropped out of the race after the primary.[4][5]
In the Iowa House, Hanusa served on the Education, Labor, and Local Government committees. She also served as the chair of the Economic Growth Committee and as a member of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.
Hanusa was a candidate in the Republican primary for the 2022 election in Iowa's 3rd congressional district before withdrawing from the race.[6] In January 2022, Hanusa announced that she would challenge incumbent Rob Sand for Iowa State Auditor in the 2022 elections.[7] Todd Halbur, a small business owner, defeated Hanusa in the primary election.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Iowa House Republicans » Biography". Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ "2007 White House Office Staff List - Salary - washingtonpost.com". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
- ^ "Iowan heads to Washington to help President Bush". Radio Iowa. February 27, 2001. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
- ^ Rohwer, Tim (August 12, 2006). "Hanusa throws her hat in the ring". SWIowaNews. Southwest Iowa Newspapers. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ Deeth, John (August 15, 2006). "Well, they finally got somebody". John Deeth Blog. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
- ^ Brownlee, Mike (May 27, 2021). "Hanusa officially launches run for Congress". The Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
- ^ "Republican Mary Ann Hanusa to run against Democrat Rob Sand". Desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- ^ "Republican Iowa auditor race goes to Todd Halbur". Desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
External links
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- Representative Mary Ann Hanusa official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
- Hanusa's biography at the Iowa House Republicans website