Tom W. Shaw

Tom Shaw


Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 10th district 8th (2011 – 2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2011
Preceded by	Dolores Mertz
Personal details
Born	1961 Spencer, Iowa
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Diana
Children	3 children
Residence	Laurens, Iowa
Alma mater	Metropolitan Community College
Profession	Peace Officer
Website	Shaw'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			Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 ^[1] District 8 Turnout: 3,025	Republican	Tom W. Shaw	Republican	1,545	51.07%
	Republican	Stephen Richards	Republican	1,108	36.63%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 ^[2] District 8 Turnout: 11,423	Republican gain from Democratic	Tom W. Shaw	Republican	7,304	63.94%
	Republican gain from Democratic	Susan G. Bangert	Democratic	3,753	32.85%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 ^[3] District 10 Turnout: 2,285	Republican	Tom W. Shaw*	Republican	1,468	64.25%
	Republican	Maison Bleam	Republican	791	34.62%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 ^[4] District 10	Republican (newly redistricted)	Tom W. Shaw*	Republican	unopposed

References

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

External links

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Tom W. Shaw.

Representative Tom W. Shaw official Iowa General Assembly site

Profile at Project Vote Smart
Republican Party biography of Shaw

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

Members of the Iowa House of Representatives

86th General Assembly (January 12, 2015 - January 8, 2017) Speaker: Linda Upmeyer (R) Speaker Pro Tempore: Matt Windschitl (R) Majority Leader: Chris Hagenow (R) Minority Leader: Mark Smith (D)

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