Chip Baltimore
Chip Baltimore | |
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Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 47th district 48th (2011–2013) | |
Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Donovan Olson |
Personal details | |
Born | Oskaloosa, Iowa, U.S. | March 22, 1966
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Diana |
Children | 2 children |
Residence | Boone, Iowa |
Alma mater | Iowa State University, University of Minnesota |
Profession | Attorney |
Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
Chip Baltimore (born March 22, 1966) is a member of the Iowa House of Representatives.
Baltimore has a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. For most of his legal career he has practiced law in Boone, Iowa.
As of January 2013[update], Baltimore serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Commerce, Economic Growth, and Ways and Means committees, as well as the Justice Systems Appropriations budget subcommittee. He serves as the Chair of the Judiciary committee.
Baltimore was first elected to the legislature in 2010.
Biography
Chip was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa. He grew up on a small farm, and attended Oskaloosa Senior High School, from where he graduated in 1984. He obtained his bachelor's degree with honors in Business Administration from Iowa State University in 1988, majoring in finance and minoring in economics. Chip received a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School, graduating cum laude in 1993.
Following graduation from law school, Chip practiced law in Minneapolis, before moving to Boone, where he joined the Quinn, Doran & Anderson law firm in 1996. Chip became a partner in the Doran, Anderson & Baltimore law firm in 2000. During his years as a private practice attorney, Chip developed a wide and diverse practice, representing clients from many different backgrounds, including injured individuals, local families, children in need of a voice in the legal system, farmers, small businesses, taxpayers, city governments and school districts, and court-appointed individuals.
In 2006, Chip left private practice and joined Boone Bank & Trust Co. as general counsel, vice-president and trust officer. In this position, Chip is entrusted with the assets of many individuals, trusts, businesses, non-profit organizations, and government entities.
Chip has a significant history of public service to his community. Throughout his many years in Boone, Chip has been actively involved with many charitable organizations and community events.
Electoral history
*incumbent
Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
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Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [1] District 48 Turnout: 2,128 | Republican | Chip Baltimore | Republican | 1,177 | 55.31% | ||
Bill Yewell | Republican | 707 | 33.22% | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [2] District 48 Turnout: 10,988 | Republican gain from Democratic | Chip Baltimore | Republican | 5,384 | 48.99% | ||
Donovan Olson* | Democratic | 5,361 | 48.79% | ||||
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [3] District 47 | Republican | Chip Baltimore* | Republican | unopposed | |||
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [4] District 47 Turnout: 16,283 | Republican (newly redistricted) | Chip Baltimore* | Republican | 8,133 | 49.95% | ||
Donovan Olson | Democratic | 7,377 | 45.30% |
References
- ^ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. p. 297. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 47. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 154. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
- ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 93. Retrieved 2013-12-03.
External links
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