David Maxwell
David Maxwell (Republican Party) was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 76. He assumed office on January 1, 2013. He left office on January 1, 2023.
Maxwell (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 53. He lost in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022.
Biography
Maxwell grew up in the Deep River area, graduated from Montezuma High School in 1961, worked for three years to earn money for college, and then attended the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. Before finishing college, he spent three years in the U.S. Army, one of them in Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam. Upon returning to civilian life, he went into the farm tiling business with his cousin. In 1974, he decided to go into business for himself.[1]
Maxwell has also been affiliated with the following organizations:[2]
- LICA (Land Improvement Contractors of America), member, district chairman, state vice-president, and state president
- AGC of Iowa (Associated General Contractors), member
- Legion Post 296 of Deep River, member and commander
Committee assignments
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2021-2022
Maxwell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Local Government Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Vice chair
- House Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Maxwell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Agriculture Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- House Transportation Committee, Vice Chair
- House Ways and Means Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Transportation, Vice chair |
| • Ways and Means |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Maxwell served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Transportation |
| • Ways and Means, Vice chair |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Maxwell served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Ways and Means |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Dean Fisher defeated Sarah Smith in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 53 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dean Fisher (R) | 56.6 | 6,935 | |
| Sarah Smith (D) | 43.3 | 5,310 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 14 | ||
| Total votes: 12,259 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53
Sarah Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sarah Smith | 99.7 | 1,477 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 1,482 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53
Incumbent Dean Fisher defeated incumbent David Maxwell in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 53 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dean Fisher | 62.3 | 1,420 | |
| David Maxwell | 37.6 | 857 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 4 | ||
| Total votes: 2,281 | ||||
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2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent David Maxwell defeated Sarah Smith and Kamal Hammouda in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 76 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Maxwell (R) | 58.1 | 9,760 | |
| Sarah Smith (D) | 38.6 | 6,491 | ||
| Kamal Hammouda (Kamal Hammouda For Iowa House) | 3.1 | 522 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 29 | ||
| Total votes: 16,802 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76
Sarah Smith advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sarah Smith | 99.5 | 2,585 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 2,597 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent David Maxwell advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Maxwell | 99.0 | 2,577 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.0 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 2,603 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent David Maxwell defeated Ann Egley in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 76 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Maxwell (R) | 58.4 | 8,068 | |
| Ann Egley (D) | 41.5 | 5,731 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 13,812 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76
Ann Egley advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Ann Egley | 100.0 | 1,432 | |
| Total votes: 1,432 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76
Incumbent David Maxwell advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 76 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | David Maxwell | 100.0 | 1,096 | |
| Total votes: 1,096 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent David Maxwell defeated Jacob Tornholm in the Iowa House of Representatives District 76 general election.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 76 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  David Maxwell Incumbent |
62.28% | 9,754 | |
| Democratic | Jacob Tornholm | 37.72% | 5,907 | |
| Total Votes | 15,661 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Jacob Tornholm ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 76 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 76 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Jacob Tornholm (unopposed) | |
Incumbent David Maxwell ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 76 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 76 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | David Maxwell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Eric Pederson was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while incumbent David Maxwell was unopposed in the Republican primary. Pederson face Maxwell in the general election.[7][8][9] Incumbent Maxwell defeated challenger Pederson in the general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | David Maxwell Incumbent |
58.5% | 7,133 | |
| Democratic | Eric Pederson | 41.5% | 5,052 | |
| Total Votes | 12,185 | |||
2012
Maxwell ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 76. Maxwell defeated Larry Wilson in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Rachel Bly (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | David Maxwell |
52.6% | 8,401 | |
| Democratic | Rachel Bly | 47.4% | 7,561 | |
| Total Votes | 15,962 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
|
David E. Maxwell |
67.1% | 766 |
| Larry Wilson | 32.9% | 375 |
| Total Votes | 1,141 | |
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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2022
In 2022, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 24.
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2021
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In 2021, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 19.
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2020
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In 2020, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 14. The session was suspended from March 16 through June 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Iowa House Republicans, “Dave Maxwell” accessed December 13, 2019
- ↑ Iowa House Republicans, “Dave Maxwell” accessed December 13, 2019
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 1, 2014
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
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| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 76 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by Derek Wulf (R) |
