American politician (born 1977)
Quentin Stanerson (born 1977) is an American politician and teacher who represented the 95th district of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017, which at the time consisted of much of northern and eastern Linn County , as well as parts of southeastern Buchanan County . He is a member of the Republican Party .[ 1]
Early life
Stanerson was born in 1977 in Conroy, Iowa , where he was raised. He graduated from Williamsburg High School . Following his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps , where he served four years, and was deployed overseas multiple times.[ 2]
After leaving the Marine Corps, Stanerson attended Kirkwood Community College , where he received an Associate of Arts . He then a received a Bachelor of Arts in history from Coe College , and a master's degree in education administration from Grand Canyon University .[ 1]
Political career
Stanerson announced his candidacy for the open 95th district of the Iowa House of Representatives following decennial redistricting in 2011. He won the Republican primaries unopposed on June 5, 2012, and defeated Democratic candidate Kristin Keast in the general on November 6, 2012, by 200 votes.[ 3] [ 4]
Stanerson announced his bid for reelection in early 2014.[ 5] [ 3] [ 4]
Stanerson endorsed Marco Rubio for president in 2016.[ 6] [ 7]
Personal life
Stanerson has a wife, Nikki, and three children. He resided in Center Point, Iowa , for much of his career, and has lived in Audubon, Iowa , since 2019.[ 1]
Stanerson has served as principal of Audubon Middle-High School since 2019.[ 8] [ 9] North Linn Community School District from 2004 to 2019, and also coached middle school wrestling and track.[ 2]
Electoral history
* = incumbent
Election
Political result
Candidate
Party
Votes
%
Iowa House of Representatives Republican primary elections, 2012 [ 10] District 95 Turnout: 675Republican (newly redistricted) Quentin Stanerson Republican 672 99.6 Other/Write-in votes 3 0.4 Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [ 11] District 95 Turnout: 16,798Republican (newly redistricted) Quentin Stanerson Republican 8,494 50.6 Kristin Keast Democratic 8,294 49.4 Other/Write-in votes 10 0.06 Iowa House of Representatives Republican primary elections, 2014 [ 12] District 95 Turnout: 1,203Republican Quentin Stanerson* Republican 1,199 99.7 Other/Write-in votes 4 0.3 Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2014 [ 13] District 95 Turnout: 13,376Republican Quentin Stanerson* Republican 7,624 57 Kristin Keast Democratic 5,737 42.9 Other/Write-in votes 15 0.1
References
^ a b c "State Representative - All Years" . Iowa Legislature . Retrieved June 7, 2024 .^ a b "Quentin Stanerson/Kristin Keast rematch coming in Iowa House district 95" . Bleeding Heartland . July 25, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ a b "Quentin Stanerson" . Ballotpedia . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ a b "State Representative - Bills & Committees" . Iowa Legislature . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ Lynch, James Q. "Stanerson seeking re-election in Iowa House 95" . The Gazette . Retrieved June 8, 2024 . ^ "Marcomentum: Iowa Lawmaker and Marine Corps Veteran Announces He's Caucusing for Marco Tonight" . February 1, 2016. Archived from the original on March 17, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ "Quentin Stanerson retiring, creating open seat in Iowa House district 95" . Bleeding Heartland . December 14, 2015. Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ "Audubon School Board Selects New Middle And High School Principal At Special Meeting Friday Morning" . Carroll Broadcasting Company . February 22, 2019. Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ Nichols, Jennifer (April 22, 2024). "Audubon school recognized for hosting exchange students" . The Southwest Iowa News Source . Retrieved June 8, 2024 . ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF) . Iowa Secretary of State . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF) . Iowa Secretary of State . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ "2014 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF) . Iowa Secretary of State . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .^ "2014 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF) . Iowa Secretary of State . Retrieved June 8, 2024 .
