Thomas J. Rielly (born 1966) is a former Iowa State Senator from the 38th district.[1] A Democrat, he was elected to the Iowa Senate defeating Republican incumbent Neal Schuerer in 2004 with 14,670 votes (52%).[2] In 2013 he retired and challenger Republican Tim Kapucian won the open seat against Shelley Parbs.

Thomas J. Rielly
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 38th district
In office
January 10, 2005 – January 13, 2013
Preceded byNeal Schuerer
Succeeded byTim Kapucian
Personal details
Born1966 (age 57–58)
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Political partyDemocrat
ResidenceOskaloosa, Iowa
OccupationInsurance salesman

Rielly had served on several committees in the Iowa Senate - the Commerce committee; the Economic Growth committee; the Local Government committee; the Agriculture committee, where he is vice chair; and the Transportation committee, where he is chair.

References

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  1. ^ "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
  2. ^ 2006 Iowa State Senate election data
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Iowa Senate
Preceded by 38th District
2005 – present
Succeeded by