Ross Paustian | |
State House: | Iowa |
District: | 92nd |
Term Start: | January 12, 2015 |
Term End: | January 8, 2023 |
Predecessor: | Frank Wood |
Successor: | Heather Hora |
State House1: | Iowa |
District1: | 84th |
Term Start1: | January 11, 2011 |
Term End1: | January 13, 2013 |
Predecessor1: | Elesha L. Gayman |
Successor1: | Dave Heaton |
Birth Date: | 3 March 1956 |
Birth Place: | Davenport, Iowa |
Alma Mater: | South Dakota State University |
Occupation: | Farmer, politician |
Spouse: | Carol Paustian |
Children: | 2 |
Ross C. Paustian (born March 3, 1956) is an American politician and a farmer from Iowa. Paustian is a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 92 from 2015 to 2023.
On March 3, 1956, Paustian was born in Davenport, Iowa. Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian.
In 1978, Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from South Dakota State University.
Paustian is a crop and livestock farmer.
On November 2, 2010, Paustian won the election and became a Republican member of Iowa House of Representatives for District 84. Paustian defeated Sheri L. Carnahan.[1] [2]
On November 6, 2012 Paustian was defeated by Frank D. Wood and lost his seat for District 92 with 47.6% of the votes.[2]
On November 4, 2014, Paustian won the election and became a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 92. Paustian defeated incumbent Frank D. Wood.[3] [4] [5] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Paustian won the election and continued serving District 92. Paustian defeated Ken Krumwiede with 56.13% of the votes.[2] On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Paustian won the election and continued serving District 92. Paustian defeated Jean Simpson and other write-in with 52.5% of the votes.[2]
Paustian is the chairman of the Agriculture Committee.[3]
Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children, Jennifer and Thomas.[3]