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Robert Bacon, Iowa
| Robert Bacon | ||
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| Iowa State Senate District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 10, 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 10, 2015 | ||
| Years in position | 1 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $25,000/year | |
| Per diem | $118/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Owner, Bacon Funeral Homes | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Bacon has managed funeral homes since 1983. He is currently the owner of Bacon Funeral Homes in Maxwell, IA and Nevada. He has also served on the city councils of Freemont and Maxwell.
Committee assignments
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Bacon has been appointed to these committees:
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Robert Bacon, Iowa has endorsed Rick Santorum in the 2012 presidential election. [3]
Elections
2012
On September 8, 2011, Bacon announced that he will seek the Iowa House District 48 seat in 2012.[1] Due to redistricting Bacon was drawn into the same district as Bill Dix (R), who was last elected in 2010 and not up for re-election until 2014. Thus, if Bacon had not resigned, Dix would have had to stand for re-election two years before the expiration of his term.[2]
2010
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2010
Bacon defeated Democratic incumbent Rich Olive by a margin of 12,368 to 10,510 in the November 2 general election. [4]
In the June 8 primary election, Bacon was unopposed. [5]
| Iowa State Senate, District 5 (2010) General Election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Robert Bacon (R)
|
12,368 | 54.1% | ||
| Rich Olive (D) | 10,510 | 45.9% | ||
| Iowa State Senate, District 5 - Republican Primary (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Robert Bacon
|
3,819 | 100% | ||
Campaign themes
2010
From the Iowa Senate Republicans web site, Rob Bacon speaks of his concerns: [6]
- State budget - “The budget needs to be balanced. I will work every day to protect the pocketbook and wallets of Iowans.”
- Taxes - “I believe [Iowans] pay enough in taxes.”
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Bacon raised $224,743 in contributions. [7]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Iowa Republican Party | $185,884 |
| Butler County Republican Central Cmte | $10,000 |
| Hamilton County Republican Central Cmte | $3,500 |
| Freedom First PAC Iowa | $3,000 |
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Personal
Bacon and his wife Carol have four children.
External links
- Iowa State Senate - Sen. Robert Bacon
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Daily Freeman-Journal, Bacon to seek House seat, Sept. 9, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chicago Tribune, "5 Iowa legislators resign following redistricting," February 2, 2012
- ↑ The Washington Independent "Two Iowa lawmakers endorse Santorum," October 17, 2011
- ↑ Iowa State Senate Official General Election Results
- ↑ Official Iowa Senate Primary Election Results
- ↑ Iowa Senate Candidates: Rob Bacon
- ↑ 2010 contributions
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