Tom W. Shaw

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Tom Shaw
Tom Shaw - Official Portrait - 84th GA.jpg
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 10th district
8th (2011 – 2013)
Assumed office
January 10, 2011
Preceded byDolores Mertz
Personal details
Born1961
Spencer, Iowa
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Diana
Children3 children
ResidenceLaurens, Iowa
Alma materMetropolitan Community College
ProfessionPeace Officer
WebsiteShaw's website

Tom W. Shaw (born 1961) is the Iowa State Representative from the 10th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Shaw was born in Spencer, Iowa and raised in Laurens, Iowa, where he currently resides. He has an A.A. in criminal justice from Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, Nebraska. He served in the United States Navy from 1982-2002. He serves in the Laurens Police Department and has served as Chief of Police.

As of January 2013, Shaw serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Veterans Affairs committees. He also serves as the vice chair of the Ethics committee and of the Public Safety committee.

Biography[]

Tom was born and raised in Laurens, Iowa. He attended Laurens-Marathon School graduating in 1979. In 1982 Tom enlisted in the United States Navy and attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. After 20 years of service he retired in 2002. He participated in numerous operations including Operation Desert Shield. His awards include the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal (3), Good Conduct Medal (5), National Defense Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, the Kuwait Liberation Medal, and various service ribbons.

After his retirement, Tom decided to put to use his two-year degree in Criminal Justice. Upon hearing of an opening in the Laurens Police Department, he and his wife moved back to his hometown. He quickly moved his way up the ranks and was appointed as Chief of Police in 2006.

Through the years he has been involved with helping local Boy Scout troops, organizing veteran’s memorial events and raising money for charities.

He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, Iowa Gun Owners, and the Patrick Henry Caucus.

Electoral history[]

*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [1]
District 8
Turnout: 3,025		Republican Tom W. ShawRepublican1,54551.07%
Stephen Richards Republican1,10836.63%
 [2]
District 8
Turnout: 11,423		Republican gain from DemocraticTom W. ShawRepublican7,30463.94%
Susan G. Bangert Democratic3,75332.85%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [3]
District 10
Turnout: 2,285		Republican Tom W. Shaw*Republican1,46864.25%
Maison Bleam Republican79134.62%
 [4]
District 10		Republican (newly redistricted) Tom W. Shaw*Republicanunopposed

References[]

  1. ^ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  2. ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 49. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  3. ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 80. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  4. ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 56. Retrieved 2013-01-15.

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Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Dolores Mertz 		8th District
2011 – 2013 		Succeeded by
Henry Rayhons
Preceded by
Dave Deyoe 		10th District
2013 – present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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