Kevin McCarthy (Iowa politician)

Kevin M. McCarthy (born June 29, 1971) is an American Democratic legislator who served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 until 2013 and, for his last two years there, was the House Minority Leader. McCarthy was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He received his B.A. from Wartburg College and his J.D. from Drake University.[1]

Kevin McCarthy
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 33rd district 67th (2003–2013)
In office 2003–2013
Preceded by	Frank Chiodo
Succeeded by	Brian Meyer
Personal details
Born	June 29, 1971 Des Moines, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Marcy
Children	1 child
Residence	Des Moines, Iowa
Alma mater	Wartburg College Drake University
Profession	Attorney
Website	McCarthy's website

The son of former Des Moines Police Chief and current Polk County Sheriff Bill McCarthy, he resigned in August 2013 to take a position with the Iowa Attorney General's office.[2]

Electoral history

*incumbent

72nd District contest Election Political result Candidate Party Votes % Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2000 [3] District 72 Turnout: 3,228 Democratic Janet Petersen Democratic 1,897 58.77% Kevin McCarthy Democratic 1,289 39.93% Bruce L. Wilson Democratic 37 1.14%

Early 67th District contests Election Political result Candidate Party Votes % Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2002 [4] District 67 Turnout: 1,758 Democratic Kevin McCarthy Democratic 883 50.23% Brenden Greiner Democratic 510 29.01% Becky Morelock Democratic 364 20.71% Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2002 [5] District 67 Turnout: 8,511 Democratic (newly redistricted) Kevin McCarthy Democratic 5,385 63.27% Steven Pritchard Republican 3,109 36.53% Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2004 [6] District 67 Turnout: 1,070 Democratic Kevin McCarthy* Democratic 794 74.21% Bill Thompson Democratic 273 25.51% Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2004 [7] District 67 Turnout: 12,939 Democratic hold Kevin McCarthy* Democratic 8,433 65.18% Steven Paul Pritchard Republican 4,488 34.69% Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2006 [8] District 67 Democratic Kevin McCarthy* Democratic unopposed Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2006 [9] District 67 Turnout: 9.339 Democratic hold Kevin McCarthy* Democratic 5,656 60.56% Steven Inman Republican 3,191 34.17% Brian McClain Nominated by Petition 487 5.21%

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2008 [10] District 67		Democratic		Kevin McCarthy*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2008 [11] District 67 Turnout: 15,285		Democratic hold		Kevin McCarthy*	Democratic	9,412	61.58%
				Larry Disney	Republican	5,204	34.05%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [12] District 67		Democratic		Kevin McCarthy*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [13] District 67 Turnout: 10,928		Democratic hold		Kevin McCarthy*	Democratic	6,226	56.97%
				Jeremy L. Walters	Republican	4,173	38.17%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [14] District 33		Democratic		Kevin McCarthy*	Democratic	unopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [15] District 33 Turnout: 12,834		Democratic (newly redistricted)		Kevin McCarthy*	Democratic	8,772	68.35%
				Daniel G. LeRette	Republican	3,303	25.74%

References

1. Erzen, Todd. "Incumbent McCarthy faces two new foes" (The Des Moines Register, October 16, 2006)
2. http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/08/01/iowa-house-democratic-leader-to-step-down-join-attorney-generals-office/article?gcheck=1&nclick_check=1
3. "June 6, 2000 Primary Election" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
4. "Canvass Summary, 2002 Primary Election 6/4/2002" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2002-07-01. p. 29. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
5. "Canvass Summary, Final, 2002 General Election 11/5/2002" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 35. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
6. "Canvass Summary, Final, 2004 Primary Election 6/8/2004" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
7. "Canvass Summary, Final, 2004 General Election 11/2/2004" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
8. "2006 Primary Election, Official Results" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
9. "Official Results Report – Statewide, Election: 2006 General Election-11-07-2006" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2006-11-21. p. 41. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
10. "Official Results Report – Statewide, 2008 Primary Election-06-03-2008 Party: All" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2008-06-19. p. 207. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
11. "State of Iowa Official Canvass Summary, November 4, 2008 General Election" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 53. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
12. "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
13. "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 108. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
14. "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 125. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
15. "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 79. Retrieved 2013-01-15.

External links

• Representative Kevin McCarthy official Iowa General Assembly site
• House Majority Leader State Representative Kevin McCarthy official constituency site
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics

Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by Frank Chiodo	67th District 2003–2013	Succeeded by Kraig Paulsen
Preceded by Kirsten Running-Marquardt	33rd District 2013	Succeeded by Brian Meyer