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 | |
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Member of the Iowa Senate from the 38th district | |
In office January 10, 2005 – January 13, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Neal Schuerer |
Succeeded by | Tim Kapucian |
Personal details | |
Born | 1966 (age 57–58) Oskaloosa, Iowa |
Political party | Democrat |
Residence | Oskaloosa, Iowa |
Occupation | Insurance 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
edit- ^ "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ 2006 Iowa State Senate election data
External links
edit- Senator Tom Rielly official Iowa Legislature site
- Senator Tom Rielly official Iowa General Assembly site
- State Senator Tom Rielly official constituency site
- Profile at Vote Smart