Todd Prichard (born 1974) is a former Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 52nd district. Prichard was first elected in a January 22, 2013 special election.[1][2][3]

Todd Prichard
Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office
January 14, 2019 – June 2, 2021
Preceded byMark Smith
Succeeded byJennifer Konfrst
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
January 29, 2013 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byBrian Quirk
Succeeded bySue Cahill (redistricting)
Personal details
Born1974 (age 49–50)
Davenport, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnn
Children3
EducationUniversity of Iowa (BA, JD)
WebsiteState House website

Prichard was considering running for governor in 2018,[4] but dropped out of the race.[5]

On June 2, 2021, Prichard announced that he would step down from his position as House Minority Leader.[6]

Electoral history

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Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives special elections, 2013 [7]
District 52
Turnout: 5,461
Democratic hold Todd PrichardDemocratic2,97454.46%
Dennis Litterer Republican2,39843.91%
Craig Clark Independent841.54%
Write-In 50.09%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2014 [8]
District 52
Turnout: 8,637
Democratic hold Todd PrichardDemocratic8,50998.52%
Write-In 1281.48%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2016 [9]
District 52
Turnout: 15,017
Democratic hold Todd PrichardDemocratic8,16054.34%
Stacie Stokes Republican6,84745.59%
Write-In 100.07%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2018[10]
District 52
Turnout: 9,465
Democratic hold Todd PrichardDemocratic9,46597.26%
Write-In 2672.74%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020 [11]
District 52
Turnout: 15,853
Democratic hold Todd PrichardDemocratic8,21051.79%
Craig A. Clark Republican7,07244.61%
Write-In 110.06%

References

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  1. ^ "Todd Prichard is the Dem choice for HD 52 UPDATED". Bleeding Heartland. December 11, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Pieper, Mary (January 19, 2013). "Special election Tuesday to fill Iowa House District 52 seat". Globe Gazette. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  3. ^ Skipper, John (January 22, 2013). "Democrat Prichard wins House 52 seat". Globe Gazette. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  4. ^ Tabick, Brian (January 18, 2017). "Local representative contemplates run for Iowa Governor". KIMT. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  5. ^ Pfannenstiel, Brianne. "Iowa Democrat Todd Prichard drops out of race for governor". Des Moines Register. Retrieved September 21, 2017.
  6. ^ Akin, Katie (June 2, 2021). "Iowa Rep. Todd Prichard steps down as House minority leader". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  7. ^ "January 22, 2013 Special Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  8. ^ "2014 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 161. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  9. ^ "2016 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 116. Retrieved January 30, 2017.
  10. ^ "Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 140. Archived (PDF) from the original on January 4, 2019. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "2020 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 114. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 52nd district

2013–2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minority Leader of the Iowa House of Representatives
2019–2021
Succeeded by