James Seymour
James Seymour (b. April 8, 1939) is a former Republican member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 28 from 2003 to 2013.
Biography
Seymour attended both Illinois State Teacher's College and Creighton University.
Seymour served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. He has been President of the Heartland Healthcare Corporation, Vice President of Creighton Memorial St. Joseph Hospital, and President/CEO of Algent Health Community Memorial Hospital.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Seymour served on these committees:
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Seymour served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Human Resources Committee, Iowa State Senate
- State Government Committee, Iowa State Senate
- Veterans Affairs Committee, Iowa State Senate
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
James Seymour endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election.[1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Seymour did not seek re-election in 2012. He officially tendered his resignation, effective January 1, 2013, on February 1, 2012. Due to redistricting Seymour was drawn into the same district as Nancy Boettger (R), who was last elected in 2010 and not up for re-election until 2014. Thus, if Seymour had not resigned, Boettger would have had to stand for re-election two years before the expiration of her term.[2]
2008
On November 4, 2008, Seymour was re-elected to the 28th District Seat in the Iowa State Senate with no opposition.[3] He raised $34,021 for his campaign.[4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 28 (2008) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 James Seymour (R)
|
17,188 | |||
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Personal
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Seymour and his wife, Dottie, have three children.
External links
- Official Iowa State Senate website of James Seymour
- Iowa Senate Republican Caucus Profile
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002
Footnotes
- ↑ Newt Gingrich 2012, "Team of 55 Iowans Back Newt Gingrich for President," December 15, 2011
- ↑ Chicago Tribune, "5 Iowa legislators resign following redistricting," February 2, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2008 Official election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Money Raised by Iowa Candidates in 2008," accessed April 7, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andy McKean |
Iowa State Senate District 28 2003–2013 |
Succeeded by Michael Breitbach (R) |
