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Robert Henderson | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 2nd district | |
| Assumed office 9 January 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Megan Jones |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Sioux City, Iowa |
Robert Henderson is a retired educator and coach, serving in the Iowa House of Representatives.
Early career[edit]
Henderson moved to Sioux City, Iowa, in 1989, to accept an assistant coaching position for the Morningside Mustangs football team. He subsequently worked for Penn Corp Financial, before teaching within the Sioux City Community School District.[1][2]
Political career[edit]
Henderson worked for Chuck Grassley as a regional director.[3] He contested a Sioux City School Board election in 2015.[4][5] This was Henderson's first candidacy for public office.[6] He finished seventh of seven candidates.[7] Shortly after the election, board member Paul Speidel resigned his seat, and Henderson was one of five candidates considered for appointment to the board.[8][9] Former board member John Meyers was eventually selected.[10][11]
Henderson campaigned for the District 14 seat in the Iowa House of Representatives in 2016 and 2018, losing both times to Tim Kacena.[12][13] In 2020, he mounted a third campaign for the district, this time losing to Steve Hansen.[14] In January 2021, Henderson succeeded Suzan Stewart as chair of the Woodbury County branch of the Republican Party.[15] He faced Hansen, who had been redistricted to District 2, for a second time in the 2022 general election, and won the seat.[16][17]
References[edit]
- ^ Gottburg, Woody (18 January 2018). "HENDERSON TO SEEK DISTRICT 14 IOWA HOUSE SEAT". KSCJ. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ McNett, Jared (28 October 2022). "Steve Hansen, Bob Henderson square off in rematch for Iowa House seat in Sioux City". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ McNett, Jared (11 January 2022). "Woodbury County GOP Chair Bob Henderson launches campaign for Iowa House seat". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ Forbes, Greg (July 31, 2015). "Sioux City School Board candidate Henderson stresses importance of citizenship". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Sioux City Education Association endorses school board candidates". Sioux City Journal. 3 September 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Seaman, Tim (8 September 2015). "Five file letters of interest for vacant Sioux City School Board seat". KCAU-TV. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Rehnstrom, Jenna (9 September 2015). "Three incumbants, one newcomer elected to Sioux City school board". KCAU-TV. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Five candidates hope to fill vacant Sioux City School Board seat vacated amid scandal". KCAU-TV. 10 September 2015. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Forbes, Greg (10 September 2015). "Five file letters of interest for vacant Sioux City School Board seat". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Robson, Nate (5 February 2013). "John Meyers retains Sioux City school board seat in special election". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Kaufman, Kirby (18 September 2015). "Meyers appointed to Sioux City school board". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Hayworth, Bret (26 April 2016). "Sioux City Republican Henderson seeks Iowa House seat". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Kacena, Henderson in rematch for Sioux City House seat". Sioux City Journal. 24 October 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2022.
- ^ Butz, Dolly. "WATCH NOW: Steve Hansen wins return to Iowa Legislature after two decades; Chris Hall reelected". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
- ^ Hayworth, Bret (14 January 2021). "Stewart steps down as Woodbury County GOP chair, succeeded by Henderson". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Yamada, Caitlin (9 November 2022). "Republicans prepared to represent Woodbury County in state legislature seats". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ Yamada, Caitlin (9 November 2022). "Republicans oust Democrats for Woodbury County state legislature seats". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 12 December 2022.