Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician from Iowa.[1] He is currently serving as Treasurer of Iowa since 2023. He previously was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and represented District 47.[1][2] He headed the State Government Committee.[3]
Roby Smith | |
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 official portrait, circa 2021 | |
| 26th Treasurer of Iowa | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Michael Fitzgerald |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 47th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Chelgren |
| Succeeded by | Scott Webster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 (age 46–47) Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Concordia University Nebraska (BA) |
He is a small business owner, and holds a Business degree from Concordia University. He is an Eagle Scout recipient, and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives in 2006.[2][4]
He defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a Democrat who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.[5]
In the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, Smith endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.[6]
Notes
edit- ^ a b Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "Iowa Legislature - Senators". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ a b "Vote Smart Facts Matter". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
- ^ "Iowa Senate Republicans – Roby Smith". Retrieved 2018-05-12.
- ^ Roby Smith for Iowa Senate
- ^ "Republican Roby Smith defeats Michael Fitzgerald in treasurer race". www.kcci.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
- ^ Vakil, Caroline (August 21, 2023). "Iowa Treasurer Endorses Ramaswamy in GOP Primary". The Hill. Retrieved December 29, 2023.
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