Roby Smith
Roby Smith | |
|---|---|
| File:Roby Smith.jpg Official portrait, 2021 | |
| 26th Treasurer of Iowa | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2023 | |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Michael Fitzgerald |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 47th district | |
| In office January 10, 2011 – January 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Chelgren |
| Succeeded by | Scott Webster |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1977 (age 48–49) Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Concordia University Nebraska (BS) |
Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician currently serving as Treasurer of Iowa since 2023.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Roby Smith was born in Wyandotte, Michigan in 1977.[1] He grew up in St. Louis, Missouri.[2] His parents were both elementary teachers.[2]
Political career
[edit | edit source]In 2006, Smith ran for the Iowa House seat in District 85, losing to Jim Lykam.
He was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and represented District 47[1][3] and headed the State Government Committee.
In 2022, he defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a Democrat who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.[4]
In the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries, Smith endorsed businessman Vivek Ramaswamy.[5]
Personal life
[edit | edit source]He is married to Kari Smith and has four children.[2] He attends Trinity Lutheran Church in Davenport with his family, where they also live.[2] He is a small business owner of Two Stones Design,[1] and holds a Business Administration degree from Concordia University. He is an Eagle Scout recipient, and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America.[3]
Electoral history
[edit | edit source]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roby Smith | 614,943 | 51.26% | |
| Democratic | Michael Fitzgerald (incumbent) | 584,021 | 48.68% | |
| Write-in | 667 | 0.06% | ||
| Total votes | 1,199,631 | 100.0% | ||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roby Smith (incumbent) | 16,125 | 52.8 | |
| Democratic | Marie Gleason | 14,418 | 47.2 | |
| Total votes | 30,543 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roby Smith | 14,988 | 56.4% | ||
| Democratic | Maria Bribriesco | 11,580 | 43.6% | ||
| Total votes | 26,568 | 100.0% | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roby Smith | 13,865 | 59.5 | |
| Democratic | Richard A. Clewell | 9,432 | 40.5 | |
| Total votes | 23,297 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jim Lykam | 5,623 | 54.3% | ||
| Republican | Roby Smith | 4,515 | 43.6% | ||
| Total votes | 10,355 | 100.0% | |||
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