Joe Riding Explained

Joe Riding
State House:Iowa
District:30th
Term Start:January 14, 2013
Term End:January 11, 2015
Preceded:David Jacoby
Succeeded:Zach Nunn
Birth Date:August 8, 1962
Birth Place:St. Paul, Minnesota
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Leann
Children:2 children
Residence:Altoona, Iowa
Alma Mater:Upper Iowa University
Website:Riding's website

Joe Riding (born August 8, 1962) is an American politician. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015.

Early life and political career

Riding was born in St. Paul, Minnesota on August 8, 1962. He was raised in Altoona, Iowa, and graduated from Southeast Polk High School before earning a degree from Upper Iowa University. Riding and his wife Leann own the Terrace Hills Golf Course.[1] He won the Iowa House of Representatives, District 30 seat in 2012, facing Republican candidate Jim Carley.[2] Riding lost to Zach Nunn in a 2014 bid for a second term,[1] and lost again to Nunn in 2016.[3]

As a member of the Iowa House, Riding served on several committees, among them the Commerce, Local Government, Transportation, and Ways and Means committees. He also served as a member of the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

Electoral history

*incumbent

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Meet the Candidate, Iowa House District 30: Joe Riding . 31 January 2020 . Des Moines Register . 21 October 2014.
  2. News: Democrats hoping to gain ground on GOP's Iowa House majority . 31 January 2020 . The Gazette . 23 October 2012.
  3. News: Iowa House District 30: Joe Riding . 31 January 2020 . Des Moines Register . 4 November 2016.