Todd Taylor is the Iowa State Representative from the 34th District. He has served in the Iowa House of Representatives

Iowa House of Representatives

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 since 1994. He received his BA from Graceland College and his BS from the University of Northern Iowa

University of Northern Iowa

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, Taylor serves on several committees in the Iowa House - the Appropriations, Labor, and State Government committees. He also serves as ranking member

Ranking member

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 of the Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee and as a member of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council and of the Statewide Fire and Police Retirement Board of Trustees.

Taylor was first elected in a June 27, 1995 special election, succeeding fellow Democrat

Iowa Democratic Party

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 Richard Running in the 54th District. When the districts were redrawn

Redistricting

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 for the 2002 election, Taylor won re-election into the new 34th District.

Electoral history

*incumbent

External links

• Representative Todd Taylor official Iowa General Assembly site
• Todd Taylor State Representative official constituency site