Mary Ann Hanusa

Mary Ann Hanusa (born May 26, 1963) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2011 to 2021.

Mary Ann Hanusa
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 10, 2021
Preceded byDoug Struyk
Succeeded byBrent Siegrist
Constituency99th (2011–2013)
16th (2013–2021)
Director of the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence
In office
2001–2006
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byDesiree Sayle
Succeeded byDarren Hipp
Personal details
Born (1963-05-26) May 26, 1963
Council Bluffs, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseCharlie Johnson
EducationConcordia University, Nebraska (BS)
University of Nebraska, Lincoln (MA)

Early life and education

Hanusa was born, raised, and resides in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Concordia Teachers College and an Master of Arts in American history from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.[1]

Career

Before election to the Iowa House, she served on the staff of Senator Charles Grassley before becoming director of the White House Office of Presidential Correspondence under George W. Bush, serving from 2001 to 2006.[2][3] She was the Republican candidate for Iowa Secretary of State in 2006, replacing previous nominee Chuck Allison, who dropped out of the race after the primary.[4][5]

In the Iowa House, Hanusa served on the Education, Labor, and Local Government committees. She also served as the chair of the Economic Growth Committee and as a member of the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee.

Hanusa was a candidate in the Republican primary for the 2022 election in Iowa's 3rd congressional district before withdrawing from the race.[6] In January 2022, Hanusa announced that she would challenge incumbent Rob Sand for Iowa State Auditor in the 2022 elections.[7] Todd Halbur, a small business owner, defeated Hanusa in the primary election.[8]

References
  1. "Iowa House Republicans » Biography". Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  2. "2007 White House Office Staff List - Salary - washingtonpost.com". www.washingtonpost.com. Retrieved November 12, 2021.
  3. "Iowan heads to Washington to help President Bush". Radio Iowa. February 27, 2001. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
  4. Rohwer, Tim (August 12, 2006). "Hanusa throws her hat in the ring". SWIowaNews. Southwest Iowa Newspapers. Archived from the original on February 17, 2013. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  5. Deeth, John (August 15, 2006). "Well, they finally got somebody". John Deeth Blog. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
  6. Brownlee, Mike (May 27, 2021). "Hanusa officially launches run for Congress". The Daily Nonpareil - Council Bluffs, Iowa. Retrieved May 28, 2021.
  7. "Republican Mary Ann Hanusa to run against Democrat Rob Sand". Desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  8. "Republican Iowa auditor race goes to Todd Halbur". Desmoinesregister.com. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
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