Eric Palmer

Eric J. Palmer (born 1960) is a former Iowa State Representative from the 75th District.[1][2] A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2007 to 2011.

For the English cricketer, see Eric Palmer (cricketer). For the philosopher, see Eric Palmer (philosopher).
Eric J. Palmer
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 75th district
In office
January 8, 2007 – January 9, 2011
Preceded byDanny Carroll
Succeeded byGuy Vander Linden
Personal details
Born1960 (age 59–60)
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Political partyDemocrat
OccupationAttorney
WebsitePalmer's website

During his last term in the Iowa House, Palmer served on the Education, Ethics, Government Oversight (Joint), and Natural Resources committees. He also served as vice chair of the Judiciary Committee and of the Justice Systems Appropriations Subcommittee and as a member of the Healthy and Well Kids in Iowa (HAWK-I) Board.

Palmer ran for the Iowa House in 2004, losing to incumbent Republican Danny Carroll, the Speaker pro tempore. In 2006, Palmer defeated Carroll in a rematch and began his term in the House. He defeated Carroll again in 2008, but lost to Republican opponent Guy Vander Linden in 2010.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2004 [3]
District 75
Turnout: 14,423		Republican hold Danny C. Carroll*Republican7,36551.1
Eric J. Palmer Democratic7,05148.9
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2006 [4]
District 75
Turnout: 10,869		Democratic gain from RepublicanEric J. PalmerDemocratic5,72852.7
Danny C. Carroll* Republican5,03746.3
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2008 [5]
District 75
Turnout: 14,993		Democratic hold Eric J. Palmer*Democratic8,11554.1
Danny Carroll Republican6,86745.8
Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2010 [6]
District 75
Turnout: 11,498		Republican gain from DemocraticGuy Vander LindenRepublican6,01552.3
Eric J. Palmer* Democratic5,32446.3
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References
  1. https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=6285
  2. HOUSE DISTRICT 75 Representative-Elect Eric Palmer Retrieved 2014-11-25.
  3. "Canvass Summary - Final - 2004 General Election (11/2/2004)" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2004-12-06. p. 34. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-01-04. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  4. "Official Results Report - Statewide, 2006 General Election 11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 43. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-07-15. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  5. "November 4, 2008 General Election Results". Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original on April 8, 2009. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  6. "Official Results Report, General Election held November 2, 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-12-16. p. 116. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
Danny Carroll (Iowa politician)		 75th District
2007 – 2011		 Succeeded by
Guy Vander Linden
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