David Hartsuch

David Hartsuch was the Iowa State Senator from the 41st District. He served in the Iowa Senate from 2007–2011.

David Hartsuch
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 41st district
Assumed office
January 8, 2007
Preceded byMaggie Tinsman
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
WebsiteHartsuch's website

Hartsuch is an emergency department physician. He has a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and a medical degree from the University of Minnesota.[1]

Hartsuch served on several committees in the Iowa Senate – the Human Resources committee; the Judiciary committee; the Local Government committee; and the Veterans Affairs committee. He also serves on the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

Hartsuch was elected in 2006 with 11,572 votes, defeating Democratic opponent Phyllis Thede by approximately 400 votes.

Hartsuch was the Republican nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa's 1st congressional district and lost to challenger Bruce Braley in 2008.

In 2010, Hartsuch was challenged in the Republican primary by Roby Smith. On June 8, Hartsuch was defeated by under 200 votes.

Electoral history

Year Party Incumbent Status Party Candidate Votes %
2008 Democratic Bruce Braley re-elected Democratic Bruce Braley 178,229 64%
Republican David Hartsuch 99,447 35%

References

  1. "legislature bios of Hartsuch". Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
Iowa Senate
Preceded by
Maggie Tinsman
41st District
2007–present
Succeeded by
Roby Smith
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