John Whitaker (Iowa politician)

John R. Whitaker
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 90th district
In office January 13, 2003 – July 17, 2009
Preceded by	David F. Schrader
Succeeded by	Curt Hanson
Personal details
Born	1956 (age 59–60) Keosauqua, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Hillsboro, Iowa
Website	Whitaker's website

John R. Whitaker (born 1956) is the head of the United States Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency in Iowa, a former Iowa State Representative from the 90th District,^[1] and a former assistant House majority leader. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 until his July 17, 2009 resignation from the House to accept an appointment to head the USDA's Farm Service Agency in Iowa.^[2][3] A special election to fill his seat took place on September 1, 2009.^[4]

During his last term in the House, Whitaker served on several committees in the Iowa House: the Administration and Rules committee; the Environmental Protection committee; the Natural Resources committee; the Public Safety committee; and the Transportation committee. His political experience includes serving as Assistant Majority Leader of the Iowa House and serving as Van Buren County Supervisor.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2002 [5] District 90 Turnout: 10,475		Democratic (newly redistricted)		John Whitaker	Democratic	5,255	50.2
				Connie Boyer	Republican	5,200	49.6
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [6] District 90 Turnout: 14,264		Democratic hold		John Whitaker*	Democratic	7,649	53.6
				Deb McCurren	Republican	6,313	44.3
				Viktor Tichy	Libertarian	294	2.1
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [7] District 90		Democratic hold		John Whitaker*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [8] District 90 Turnout: 12,383		Democratic hold		John Whitaker*	Democratic	10,694	86.4
				Dan Cesar	4th of July Party	1,626	13.1

References

1. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=83&personID=296
2. Kasparie, Jill (July 20, 2009). "Whitaker: Ready to join Obama's team". HeartlandConection.com. KTOV TV 3. Retrieved August 17, 2009.
3. Brasher, Philip (July 18, 2009). "State USDA officials picked". Des Moines Register. Retrieved August 17, 2009.
4. Culver, Chet (July 20, 2009). "Special Election Proclamation" (PDF). State of Iowa Executive Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 22, 2009. Retrieved August 17, 2009.
5. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2002 General Election (11/5/2002)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-12-02. p. 39. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
6. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 37. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
7. "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 47. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
8. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2011-09-19.

External links

• Whitaker on Project Vote Smart
• Whitaker's Capitol Web Address