Tom Latham

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Tom Latham

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 14, 1948 (Age: 78)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Tom Latham grew up in a rural setting, which likely influenced his understanding of agricultural issues. He has a background in business, having been part of a family-owned seed company. Latham transitioned from the private sector to a long-standing career in the U.S. House of Representatives, demonstrating adaptability and a shift towards public service. His electoral history shows consistent support from constituents, with multiple reelections across different districts.

Political Ideas

Tom Latham's political career reveals a calculated approach to regional interests, notably through his unexpected alignments on environmental regulations. His background in agriculture, coupled with a history of business ownership, suggests a unique blend of local economic pragmatism and ideological agility. Latham's decision to withhold his salary during the 2013 federal government shutdown indicates a principled stance on fiscal responsibility, yet his consistent electoral success hints at a nuanced, perhaps even contrarian, political strategy.

Campaigns
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 3rd congressional district, 2012

202,000 votes (52.20%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 4th congressional district election, 2010

152,588 votes (65.62%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 4th congressional district election, 2008

185,458 votes (60.57%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa's 4th congressional district election, 2006

121,650 votes (57.21%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 4th District

60.90% of vote

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 4th District

54.76% of vote

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 5th District

68.80% of vote

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 5th District

Unopposed

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 5th District

65.45% of vote

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Iowa House of Representatives 5th District

60.80% of vote

Win