Roby Smith Explained

Roby Smith
Office:26th Treasurer of Iowa
Governor:Kim Reynolds
Term Start:January 1, 2023
Predecessor:Michael Fitzgerald
State Senate1:Iowa
District1:47th
Term Start1:January 10, 2011
Term End1:January 1, 2023
Predecessor1:Mark Chelgren
Birth Place:Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
Party:Republican
Children:4
Education:Concordia University Nebraska (BA)

Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician from Iowa. He is currently serving as Treasurer of Iowa since 2023. He previously was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and represented District 47.[1] [2] He headed the State Government Committee.[3]

He is a small business owner, and holds a Business degree from Concordia University. He is an Eagle Scout recipient, and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives in 2006.[2] [4]

He defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a Democrat who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.[5]

In the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, Smith endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Iowa Legislature - Senators. Agency. Iowa Legislative Services. www.legis.iowa.gov. 2017-09-29.
  2. Web site: Vote Smart Facts Matter. Vote Smart. en-US. 2017-09-29.
  3. Web site: Iowa Senate Republicans – Roby Smith. en-US. 2018-05-12.
  4. http://robysmith.com/ Roby Smith for Iowa Senate
  5. Web site: Republican Roby Smith defeats Michael Fitzgerald in treasurer race. www.kcci.com. November 9, 2022. November 9, 2022.
  6. Web site: Vakil . Caroline . Iowa Treasurer Endorses Ramaswamy in GOP Primary. December 29, 2023 . . August 21, 2023.