Mary Gaskill Explained

Mary A. Gaskill
State House:Iowa
District:81st
Prior Term:(93rd district, 2003–2013)
Term Start:2003
Term End:January 10, 2021
Preceded:Mark Tremmel
Birth Date:1 December 1941
Birth Place:Clyde, Missouri
Party:Democratic
Residence:Ottumwa, Iowa
Website:Gaskill's website

Mary A. Gaskill (born December 1, 1941) is an American politician who was the Iowa State Representative from the 81st District. She served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2021.

Gaskill served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Environmental Protection committee; the State Government committee; the Transportation committee; and the Local Government committee, where she was chair. She also served on the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

Gaskill was re-elected in 2006 with 7,210 votes, running unopposed.[1]

She lost her bid for re-election to Cherielynn Westrich in 2020.

Family

Mary is married to her husband Jim and together they have 4 children: Rex, Alicia, Kathy, and Brenda. Mary and her husband currently live in Ottumwa, Iowa.[2]

Education

Gaskill attended Ravenwood High School where she received her diploma. She later attended Gard Business University.

Professional experience

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.sos.state.ia.us/pdfs/GenOffResults.pdf 2006 Iowa General Election Results
  2. Web site: Representative Mary Gaskill Biography. Project Vote Smart. 15 December 2012.