Ross Paustian (born March 3, 1956) is an American politician and a farmer from Iowa. Paustian is a

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member of the

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for District 92 since 2015.

Early life

On March 3, 1956, Paustian was born in

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. Paustian's brother is Kent Paustian.

Education

In 1978, Paustian earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Animal Science from

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Career

Paustian is a crop and livestock farmer. On November 2, 2010, Paustian won the election and became a Republican member of

for District 84. Paustian defeated Sheri L. Carnahan. On November 6, 2012 Paustian was defeated by Frank D. Wood and lost his seat for District 92 with 47.6% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, Paustian won the election and became a Republican member of the

for District 92. Paustian defeated incumbent Frank D. Wood. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Paustian won the election and continued serving District 92. Paustian defeated Ken Krumwiede with 56.13% of the votes. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Paustian won the election and continued serving District 92. Paustian defeated Jean Simpson and other write-in with 52.5% of the votes. Paustian is the chairman of the Agriculture Committee.

Awards

* 2015 Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award. Presented to the Paustian family by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

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. (August 5, 2015).

Personal life

Paustian's wife is Carol. They have two children, Jennifer and Thomas.

References

External links

Ross C. Paustian at ballotpedia.org

Ross Paustian at legis.iowa.gov
{{DEFAULTSORT:Paustian, Ross 1956 births Farmers from Iowa Living people South Dakota State University alumni Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives 21st-century American politicians