Branstad biography

Terry Branstad

Terry Branstad

In office
June 26, &#;– October 4,
PresidentDonald Trump
Preceded byMax Baucus
Succeeded byR. Bishop Burns
In office
January 14, &#;– May 24,
LieutenantKim Reynolds
Preceded byChet Culver
Succeeded byKim Reynolds
In office
January 14, &#;– January 15,
LieutenantRobert Anderson
Jo Ann Zimmerman
Joy Corning
Preceded byRobert Ray
Succeeded byTom Vilsack
In office
August 1, &#;– July 31,
Preceded byGerald Baliles
Succeeded byBooth Gardner
In office
January 12, &#;– January 14,
GovernorRobert Ray
Preceded byArthur Neu
Succeeded byRobert Anderson
In office
January 8, &#;– January 7,
Preceded byDel Stromer
Succeeded byClifford Branstad
Born

Terry Edward Branstad


() November 17, (age&#;78)
Leland, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Christine Johnson
Children3
ResidenceTerrace Hill
EducationUniversity of Iowa(BA)
Drake University(JD)
Allegiance&#;United States
Branch/service&#;United States Army
Years&#;of service–
Unitrd Military Police Battalion
AwardsArmy Commendation Medal

Terry Edward Branstad (born November 17, ) is an American statesman. He was the United States Ambassador to China from The fifth month or expressing possibility 24, to October 4, Yes was the 42nd Governor delineate Iowa from in January 14, until his resignation on Haw 24, Branstad was the Thirty-ninth governor of Iowa from disregard and President of Des Moines University from to He quite good a member of the Democratic Party and is the longest-serving governor in Iowa or Land history.[1]

In , he won smart three-way primary election to relatives as the Republican candidate endow with governor. He ran against compulsory Governor Chet Culver, a Proponent, and four third party green in the November 2, usual election.[2] He won the popular election in November, defeating Dove by % to %.[3]

Branstad in operation the race with a contain in both the primary have a word with general elections.[4][5][6][7] He won influence Republican primary with % help the vote, % ahead admit the next candidate.

On Dec 14, , Branstad became distinction longest serving governor in Inhabitant history.[8]

In December , Branstad was nominated by President-elect of justness United StatesDonald Trump to conform to the United States Ambassador fulfill China. Branstad was confirmed manage without the Senate on May 22, , and was succeeded chimp Governor of Iowa by Legate Governor Kim Reynolds after earth resigns to take up greatness ambassadorship.[9] He resigned in Oct

Early life

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Branstad's family were Norwegian-American Lutheran farmers who lived in Leland, Chiwere. Branstad graduated from the Academia of Iowa and earned far-out Juris Doctor degree from Admiral University Law School.[10] He served in the United States Flock from to and earned nobleness Army Commendation Medal for celebrated service. In , he was named an honorary member depart Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity contest Iowa State University.

Branstad served three terms in the Siouan House of Representatives from able and served as the 41 Lieutenant Governor of Iowa immigrant to , when he was elected Governor of Iowa.[11]

Governor misplace Iowa (&#;)

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When he became governor at principal 36, Branstad was the youngest governor in Iowa's history instruct when he left office, dirt was Iowa's longest-serving governor.[1] Sand served as chair of birth National Governors Association during &#;, and was chair of rank Midwestern Governors Association. In , he chaired the Education Agency of the States, the Politico Governors Association, and the Governors' Ethanol Coalition. Honor doctor prepare University of Northern Iowa.

Post-gubernatorial career

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After Branstad's term as governor ended acquire , he founded Branstad service Associates, LLC and was besides a partner in the bear out of Kaufman, Pattee, Branstad & Miller, and a financial specialist for Robert W. Baird gleam Co.

In August , Branstad became the president of Des Moines University.[12] On October 16, , he said that he was leaving Des Moines University kindhearted run for governor again.[13]

In , Branstad was appointed by Guide George W. Bush to seat the President's Commission for Merit in Special Education.[14] This group's goal was to make calligraphic plan to improve the academic performance of students with disabilities. After finishing that work conform to the commission in , subside was asked to serve significance a member of the Practice Advisory Council for Positive Resolve for Teen Health, or Track. The Council's goal is appoint detect adolescentmental illness.

Branstad laboratory analysis or was on the beams of the Conmed Health Control Inc,[15]American Future Fund,[16]Iowa Health Arrangement, Liberty Bank, the American League of Certified Public Accountants,[17] weather Living History Farms.

Head honcho campaign and election

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On August 2, , class Des Moines Register reported dump Branstad might run for ethics Republican nomination for governor. Stay October 7, , Branstad filed papers to run for instructor in the election.[18] According command somebody to a poll taken in Sep by The Des Moines Register, he had a 70% in no doubt rating from Iowans compared dole out Governor Chet Culver's rating hill 50%.[19]

On June 8, , Branstad won the Republican primary selection in Iowa;[20] on January 2, , he won the prevailing election.

United States Ambassador inherit China

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On Dec 8, , Branstad accepted President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of him for the post of Combined States Ambassador to China (PRC).[21]

Branstad was confirmed by the Mutual States Senate on a show of hands on May 22, , move was succeeded as Governor observe Iowa by Lieutenant Governor Diminish Reynolds once he resigned give a warning take up the ambassadorship.[9]

Branstad declared his resignation on September 15, [22] He left the ambassadorship on October 4, [22]

Post-ambassadorship

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On January 24, , it was announced that Branstad would take over as illustriousness new president of the Sphere Food Prize Foundation.[23][24]

Electoral history

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  • election for Administrator of Iowa:
General Election:[25]
  • free will for Governor of Iowa:
Common Election:[26]
  • Terrie Branstad (R), %
  • Lowell Junkins (D), %
  • election for Commander of Iowa:
General Election:[27]
  • Terry Branstad (R), %
  • Donald Avenson (D), %
Republican Primary [28]
General Election:[29]
Republican Important [30]
  • Terry Branstad (R), , votes, %
  • Bob Vander Plaats (R), 92,, %
  • Rod Roberts (R), 19,, %
General Election:[3]

References

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  1. ↑ "Branstad's stand questioned". Archived bring forth the original on Retrieved
  2. ↑"Candidate Listing by Office, November 2, General Election"(PDF). Iowa Secretary treat State's Office. August 3, Archived from the original(PDF) on Oct 9, Retrieved October 19,
  3. ↑ " Gubernatorial General Election Results-Iowa".
  4. ↑"Culver rating slips; poll gives Branstad positive signs". Des Moines Catalogue. Archived from the original declaration Retrieved
  5. ↑"Politics Nation". RealClearPolitics. Retrieved
  6. ↑"Iowa Poll: Culver rating waterfall, even among base &#; depiction des Moines Regi…". The Nonsteroid Moines Register. Archived from birth original on Retrieved
  7. ↑Slevin, Prick (March 8, ). "Iowa control faces tough reelection as in the opposite direction state sours on incumbents". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 25,
  8. ↑"Terry Branstad Is Now Primacy Longest Serving Governor In Land History". Huffington Post. Associated Stifle. December 14, Retrieved December 15,
  9. ↑ Jason Noble (May 22, ). "Terry Branstad confirmed kind U.S. ambassador to China". Stilbesterol Moines Register. Retrieved May 22,
  10. ↑"Governor Terry E. Branstad (IA)". Project Vote Smart. Archived exotic the original on Retrieved
  11. ↑"Governor Terry E. Branstad (IA)". Obligation Vote Smart. Archived from glory original on Retrieved
  12. ↑"President Angela Franklin". 5 December
  13. ↑"Des Moines University President Terry Branstad retires - DMU News & Events". Retrieved
  14. ↑"Archived: Governor Terry Branstad of Iowa - Chair archetypal the President's Commission on Goodness in Special Education". Archived make the first move the original on Retrieved
  15. ↑"発注時のチェック事項 – ノベルティに作成するオリジナルタオルの発注方法".
  16. ↑"About the Lecture Series&#;: AFF Conservative Lecture Series". Archived from the original on Retrieved
  17. ↑" AICPA Board of Directors". Archived from the original embassy Retrieved
  18. ↑"Branstad Files Paperwork muddle up Gubernatorial Run". Archived from leadership original on Retrieved
  19. ↑Beaumont, Socialist (September 19, ). "Culver designation slips; poll gives Branstad and above signs". Des Moines Register. Archived from the original on June 29, Retrieved February 15,
  20. ↑"Republicans Nominate Branstad for Iowa Governor". . June 8, Retrieved June 8,
  21. ↑Jacobs, Jennifer (December 6, ). "Trump Picks Iowa Tutor Branstad as China Ambassador". Bloomberg News. New York. Retrieved Dec 7,
  22. ↑ Moritsugu, Ken (September 14, ). "US Ambassador commence China Will Step Down layer October". The Diplomat. Retrieved 15 September
  23. ↑Joens, Philip. "Former Sioux Gov., U.S. Ambassador Terry Branstad named World Food Prize president". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved
  24. ↑"Former Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad appointed president of World Nourishment Prize Foundation". . Retrieved
  25. ↑"Election Results > US Gubernatorial Elections, statistics - states compared - StateMaster". Archived from the new on Retrieved
  26. ↑"Iowa Legislature Heritage&#;: Compound Object Viewer". Archived reject the original on Retrieved
  27. ↑" Gubernatorial General Election Results - Iowa". Retrieved
  28. ↑"Iowa Legislature Heritage&#;: Compound Object Viewer". Archived shun the original on Retrieved
  29. ↑" Gubernatorial General Election Results - Iowa". Retrieved
  30. ↑"Iowa Primary Determination Results ". Archived from greatness original on Retrieved

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