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Summary

Representative Thomas 'Tom' P. Latham

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (IA) - District 4, Republican
First Elected: 11/08/1994
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: Running, Republican for U.S. House - District 3
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Kathy; 3 Children: Justin, Jennifer, Jill
Birth Date: 07/14/1948
Birth Place: Alexander, IA
Home City: Ames, IA
Religion: Lutheran (ELCA)

Recent Public Statements

Legislation Protecting Iowa's 132nd Fighter Wing Gets Key Approval, Clearing Way for Vote by U.S. House

May 17, 2012 - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham lauded action by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee on Thursday after the committee approved legislation blocking the proposed retirement of all ...

House Votes to Reauthorize Landmark Violence Against Women Act

May 16, 2012 - The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation on Wednesday to strengthen and improve protections and resources available to women who are victims of domestic violence, ...

Latham Calls for Unified Response to Improvised Explosive Devices

May 14, 2012 - Iowa Congressman Tom Latham has joined a bipartisan effort in Congress calling for a unified U.S. strategy and international action against Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 19.8%
2005 National Journal Composite Conservative Score 72%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 28%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $2,102,167.32
Total Spent $705,097.52
Cash On Hand $1,988,112.32
Debt $8,969.74
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Contact Information

Campaign Email
tom@tomlatham.com

Campaign Webmail
http://latham.house.gov/Contact/

Campaign Website
http://www.tomlatham.com/

Campaign Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tom-Latham/189723421077356

Campaign Website - Twitter
https://twitter.com/#!/Latham4Congress

Campaign Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/Latham4Congress

Campaign
Post Office Box 8237
Des Moines, IA 50301

Campaign
1421 South Bell Avenue Suite #108A
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-2885
Fax: 515-232-2844

Campaign
14198 Pinnacle Point Drive
Clive, IA 50325
Phone: 515-318-9911

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.tomlatham.house.gov/Contact/

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.tomlatham.house.gov

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/CongressmanTomLatham

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/tomlatham

Washington, D.C.
2217 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-5476
Fax: 202-225-3301

District
812 Highway 18 East
Post Office Box 532
Clear Lake, IA 50428
Phone: 641-357-5225
Fax: 641-357-5226

District
1426 Central Avenue
Suite A
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
Phone: 515-573-2738
Fax: 515-576-7141

District
1421 South Bell Avenue, Suite 108A
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: 515-232-2885
Fax: 515-232-2844

Key Staff

Phone: 202-225-5476

Key Staff

Phone: 202-225-5476

Key Staff

Phone: 202-225-5476

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