John_Landon_(Iowa_politician)

John Landon (Iowa politician)

John Landon (Iowa politician)

American politician (1950–2021)

John Robert Landon[1] (March 7, 1950 – July 29, 2021) was an American politician who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from the 37th district from 2013 to 2021. A Republican, Landon was born in State Center, Iowa and resided in Ankeny, Iowa. He had a B.S. in agriculture from Iowa State University.

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As of May 2013, Landon served on several committees in the Iowa House – the Commerce, Human Resources, and Transportation committees. He also served as the vice chair of the Ways and Means committee and as a member of the Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee.

He died from cancer while still in office on July 29, 2021, at the age of 71.[2][3]

Electoral history

*incumbent

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Notes

  1. To win a partisan primary election in Iowa, a candidate must reach a minimum of 35% of the votes cast. When, as here, that threshold is not reached, the nominee is chosen at a party nominating convention.[5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Obituaries in des Moines, IA | the des Moines Register".
  2. [2]
    "State Rep. John Landon Passes Away After Battling Cancer | the Iowa Torch". 30 July 2021.
  3. [3]
    "Iowa state Rep. John Landon dies at 71". Desmoinesregister.com. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2021-07-29.
  4. [4]
    "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 134. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  5. [5]
    Deeth, John (2012-07-19). "This Is Where Your Nomination Went". John Deeth Blog. Retrieved 2013-05-29.
  6. [6]
    Robinson, Craig (2012-06-18). "John Landon Wins HD37 Nominating Convention". The Iowa Republican. Retrieved May 10, 2013.
  7. [7]
    "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 83. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
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