John Landon

John Landon
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 37th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 14, 2013
Preceded by Renee Schulte
Personal details
Born March 7, 1950
State Center, Iowa
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Marvis
Children 2 children
Residence Ankeny, Iowa
Alma mater Iowa State University
Website Landon's website

John Landon (born 1950) is the Iowa State Representative from the 37th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2013. Landon was born in State Center, Iowa and resides in Ankeny, Iowa. He has a B.S. in agriculture from Iowa State University.

As of May 2013, Landon serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Commerce, Human Resources, and Transportation committees. He also serves as the vice chair of the Ways and Means committee and as a member of the Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.

Biography

Born and raised on the family farm near State Center, Iowa, John is a fourth generation Iowan, a veteran and a small business owner who has lived in Ankeny since 1994.

As a Partner at Peoples Company, a farm management and real estate business, John served as a farm manager and agricultural realtor. In addition, he owns and operates several local farms. In the past John merchandised grain for two international grain trading companies, and managed three different grain elevators over a career in business and farming that spans three decades. His long career in agriculture and family farming gives him a unique perspective on what drives Iowa’s economy, as well as an in-depth understanding of Iowa’s agricultural production, bi-products and related manufacturing industries.

In addition to his military service, John’s community service includes Stewardship Committee Leader and Deacon at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Ankeny. I was also a Cub Scout Pack 87 leader and Boy Scout Troup 188 Leader over a twelve year period.

John and his wife, Marvis, have 2 children and celebrated our 25th wedding Anniversary in February 2012. Their son, a 2011 Iowa State University graduate, and their daughter, a 2012 graduate of Iowa State University, are both graduates of the Ankeny School district.

Electoral history

*incumbent

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Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [1]
District 37
Turnout: 2,094		Republican 35% plurality not reached.[lower-alpha 1] Jim RobidouxRepublican71434.10%
Matt DeVries Republican62329.75%
John Landon Republican36617.48%
Jeffrey A. Wright Republican32115.33%
Jacob Mason Republican351.67%
Stacey C. Rogers Republican301.43%
Iowa House of Representatives nominating convention, 2012 [3]
District 37, First Ballot
Turnout: 21		Republican Majority not reached. Matt DeVriesRepublican1047.62%
John Landon Republican1047.62%
Jim Robidoux Republican14.76%
Jeff Wright Republican00.00%
Iowa House of Representatives nominating convention, 2012 [3]
District 37, Second Ballot
Turnout: 21		Republican John LandonRepublican1257.14%
Matt DeVries Republican942.86%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [4]
District 37
Turnout: 19,036		Republican (newly redistricted) John LandonRepublican11,04258.01%
N. John Boehm Nominated by Petition3,59818.90%

Notes

  1. ↑ To win a partisan primary election in Iowa, a candidate must reach a minimum of 35% of the votes cast. When, as here, that threshold is not reached, the nominee is chosen at a party nominating convention.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 134. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  2. ↑ Deeth, John (2012-07-19). "This Is Where Your Nomination Went". John Deeth Blog. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Robinson, Craig (2012-06-18). "John Landon Wins HD37 Nominating Convention". The Iowa REpublican. Retrieved 05-10-2013. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ↑ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 83. Retrieved 2013-01-15.

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Renee Schulte		 1st District
2013 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent