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David Maxwell (American politician)

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Dave Maxwell
Official portrait, 2013
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 76th district
In office
January 14, 2013 – January 9, 2023
Preceded byBetty De Boef
Succeeded byDerek Wulf
Personal details
Born(1943-10-03)October 3, 1943
Deep River, Iowa, U.S.
DiedNovember 4, 2024(2024-11-04) (aged 81)
Iowa City, Iowa, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseKristin
Children4
ResidenceGibson, Iowa
OccupationContractor, farmer, politician

David Elver Maxwell (October 3, 1943 – November 4, 2024) was an American politician in the state of Iowa who served as the State Representative from the 76th District.[1] A Republican, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013 to 2023, when he was defeated in the Republican Primary.[2]

Biography

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Maxwell grew up in the Deep River area, graduated from Montezuma High School in 1961, worked for three years to earn money for college, and then attended the University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. Before graduating, he spent three years in the U.S. Army, including one in Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam. Upon returning to civilian life, he went into the agricultural tile business with his cousin. In 1974, he decided to go out on his own.[3] He died in Iowa City, Iowa, on November 4, 2024, at the age of 81.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Iowa House Republicans  » Biography". Iowahouserepublicans.com. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  2. ^ Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "State Representative". Legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved September 30, 2017.
  3. ^ "David Maxwell". Ballotpedia. November 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Dave Maxwell". Holland-Coble Funeral Home. November 6, 2024.