Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician from

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. He is currently serving as

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since 2023. He previously was elected to the

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in 2010, and represented District 47. He headed the State Government Committee. He is a small business owner, and holds a Business degree from

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. He is an

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recipient, and supporter of the

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. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the

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in 2006. He defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a

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who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.

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