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Christopher Rants
Christopher Rants (b. September 16, 1967) was a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 54th District from 1993 to 2011. He was Speaker Pro Tempore in 1999 and Assistant Majority Leader from 1997-1998.
Rants is a Consultant with Susan Pierce & Associates, and was an Environmental Projects Coordinator with Metz Baking Company from 1990-1998.
He is a member of ABI and Omicron Delta Kappa, Grace United Methodist Church, National Federation of Independent Business - Iowa Affiliate, and the United Way Loaned Executive Program.[1]
Committee assignments
Elections
2010
Rants did not run for re-election in 2010.
2008
On November 4, 2008, Rants was re-elected to the 54th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Carlos Venable-Ridley (D).[2] Rants raised $674,676 for his campaign, while Venable-Ridley raised $34,436.[3]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 54 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| 7,885 | ||||
| Carlos Venable-Ridley (D) | 5,786 | |||
Campaign finance summary
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External links
- Christopher Rants' Personal Website
- Christopher Rants on the Iowa House Website
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Project Vote Smart Legislative Profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2000
- Christopher Rants on Facebook
- Christopher Rants on Twitter
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 54 1993–2011 |
Succeeded by Ron Jorgensen |