Tom Latham

American politician

Thomas Paul "Tom" Latham[1] (born July 14, 1948)[2] is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for Iowa's 3rd congressional district serving from 2013 through 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. On December 17, 2013, Latham announced he would not seek reelection next term, becoming the third member of the House to announce his retirement on the same day (along with Rep. Frank Wolf from Virginia and Utah Rep. Jim Matheson).[3]

Tom Latham
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Iowa's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015
Preceded byLeonard Boswell
Succeeded byDavid Young
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Iowa's 4th district
In office
January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2013
Preceded byGreg Ganske
Succeeded bySteve King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Iowa's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2003
Preceded byFred Grandy
Succeeded bySteve King
Personal details
Born
Thomas Paul Latham

(1948-07-14) July 14, 1948 (age 75)
Hampton, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Kathy Latham
Alma materIowa State University

References change

  1. "Elections 2004: Thomas Paul Latham". The Washington Post. Retrieved 20 January 2014.
  2. "Thomas Paul Latham (R)". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2010-01-28.
  3. Fagen, Cynthia. "Three Congressman Announce Retirement on Same Day". Newsmax. Retrieved 17 December 2013.