Chris Hagenow
| Chris Hagenow
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 43rd district 59th (2009 – 2013) | |
| In office 2009-Present | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1972 St. Charles, Missouri, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Windsor Heights, Iowa |
| Occupation | Attorney, politician |
| Website | www |
Chris Hagenow (born 19 January 1972) is a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives.
Hagenow is the Majority Whip for the Republican caucus and also serves on the Administration and Rules, Judiciary, Legislative Council, State Government, and Ways and Means committees.[1]
Hagenow holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a law degree from the University of Iowa. He was first elected to the state house in 2008.
Biography
Chris Hagenow, a sixth generation Iowan, grew up in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Hagenow graduated from Price Laboratory School and went on to become Magna Cum Laude upon graduation from the University of Northern Iowa in 1994. Chris earned his JD from the University of Iowa College of Law in 1997 and is currently a member of the Iowa State Bar Association. Chris is a founding partner of the Des Moines law firm Whitaker, Hagenow & Gustoff, LLP. The law firm practices corporate law, real estate, trusts and estates and civil litigation.[2]
Hagenow sits on the steering committee for the Iowa Federalist Society, serves on the Iowa Prayer Breakfast Committee and is a member of the Windsor Heights Lions Club.
Hagenow and his wife, Amanda, were married in 2005 and have three children, Owen, Noah and Sophia. Amanda is a native Iowa farm girl from Poweshiek County, and is a graduate of Iowa State University. Amanda is a Licensed Dietitian, and works for Hy-Vee Food Stores at their corporate office in West Des Moines. The Hagenow’s live in Windsor Heights and attend Westkirk Presbyterian Church in Urbandale.
Convention of States
On March 04, 2015, Chris Hagenow called for a convention of states to propose a constitutional amendment “to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit the federal government’s power and jurisdiction.”[3] Hagenow filed HJR 8, Iowa’s legal application to Congress for a convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the convention is to allow the states some power in the creation of the federal budget by proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution. Hagenow believes that because state governments are "more efficient, more responsible and more transparent" compared to the federal government, the states should propose the amendment. [4]
Electoral History
Hagenow was first elected to the Iowa House in 2008 and is currently serving his forth term, representing House District 43. Following the 2012 election, Hagenow was elected House Majority Whip for the 85th General Assembly.[5] Chris previously served as the Chairman as the House Government Oversight Committee. Hagenow is currently a member of the Ways and Means, Judiciary, State Government and Administration and Rules committees.
2008
Chris Hagenow ran for Iowa House of Representatives in the 2008 elections for District 59.
In the Republican primary election, he defeated Susan Murphy.[6]
| District 59 Republican Primary Election | Percentage |
Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow | 57.75% | 734 | |
| Susan Murphy | 42.17% | 536 | |
| Total |
100% | 1,271 | |
In the general election he defeated Democratic candidate, and Mayor of Windsor Heights, Iowa, Jerry Sullivan.
| District 59 Election | Percentage |
Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 50.22% | 8,240 | |
| Jerry Sulivan (D) | 49.65% | 8,147 | |
| Write-ins | 0.13% | 21 | |
| Total |
100% | 16,408 | |
2010
Chris Hagenow ran for Iowa House of Representatives in the 2010 elections representing District 59. He defeated Democratic candidate Andrew McDowell.
| District 59 Election | Percentage |
Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 58.06% | 7,650 | |
| Andrew McDowell (D) | 41.82% | 5,510 | |
| Write-ins | 0.11% | 15 | |
| Total |
99.99% | 13,175 | |
2012
Chris Hagenow ran in the 2012 elections for Iowa House of Representatives representing District 43, due to redistricting. He defeated Democratic candidate Susan Judkins.
| District 43 Election | Percentage |
Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 50.1% | 8,741 | |
| Susan Judkins (D) | 49.89% | 8,719 | |
| Write-ins | 0.1% | 17 | |
| Total |
100% | 17,477 | |
Initial reports on November 6, 2012 showed Representative Hagenow ahead by 22 votes. On November 15, Judkins formally requested a recount, but she later halted the recount saying "Questions about whether all absentee ballots were counted have been satisfactorily answered and I believe my narrow loss would likely stand even if all ballots were considered." [7]
2014
Chris Hagenow ran for re-election in the 2014 elections for Iowa House of Representatives representing District 43. Hagenow defeated Democratic challenger Kim Robinson.[8]
| District 43 Election | Percentage |
Votes | |
| Chris Hagenow (R) | 56.2% | 7,589 | |
| Kim Robinson (D) | 43.7% | 5,911 | |
| Write-ins | 0.1% | 12 | |
| Total |
100% | 13,512 | |
References
- ↑ http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com/members/chris-hagenow/committees
- ↑ http://www.iowahouserepublicans.com/members/chris-hagenow/biography
- ↑ http://www.chrishagenow.org/article_v_convention_of_states
- ↑ http://www.chrishagenow.org/article_v_convention_of_states
- ↑ http://www.chrishagenow.com
- ↑ http://www.gis.co.polk.ia.us/election/Election_summary.asp?Contest_Type=0&Report_Type=all&Election_Date=20080603
- ↑ http://www.bleedingheartland.com/tag/HD-43
- ↑ http://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/2014/11/04/iowa-house-chris-hagenor-kim-robinson-election/18504543/
- Iowa House Repreblicans bio of Hagenow
- Chris Hagenow's Website
- Iowa Secretary of State
- Ballotpedia
- Election Results
- 2014 Election Results