Roby Smith

Roby Smith (born 1977) is an American businessman and politician from Iowa.[1] He is currently serving as Treasurer of Iowa since 2023. He previously was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2010, and represented District 47.[1][2] He headed the State Government Committee.[3]

Roby Smith
26th Treasurer of Iowa
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
GovernorKim Reynolds
Preceded byMichael Fitzgerald
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 47th district
In office
January 10, 2011 – January 1, 2023
Preceded byMark Chelgren
Succeeded byScott Webster
Personal details
Born1977 (age 45–46)
Wyandotte, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Children4
EducationConcordia University, Nebraska (BA)

He is a small business owner, and holds a Business degree from Concordia University. He is an Eagle Scout recipient, and supporter of the Boy Scouts of America. Prior to being elected to the state senate, he unsuccessfully ran for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives in 2006.[2][4]

He defeated Michael Fitzgerald, a Democrat who had held the office of the Treasurer of Iowa since 1983.[5]

Notes
  1. Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "Iowa Legislature - Senators". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  2. "Vote Smart Facts Matter". Vote Smart. Retrieved 2017-09-29.
  3. "Iowa Senate Republicans – Roby Smith". Retrieved 2018-05-12.
  4. Roby Smith for Iowa Senate
  5. "Republican Roby Smith defeats Michael Fitzgerald in treasurer race". www.kcci.com. November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
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