Richard E. Myers
American politician (1934–2026)
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Richard Ellsworth Myers Jr. (October 29, 1934 – March 19, 2026) was an American politician in the state of Iowa.
Richard E. Myers | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 13, 2003 – August 25, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Brian Quirk |
| Succeeded by | David Jacoby |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office February 22, 1994 – January 12, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Dvorsky |
| Succeeded by | Helen Miller |
| Mayor of Coralville, Iowa[1] | |
| In office 1969–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Ellsworth Myers Jr. October 29, 1934 Iowa City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 19, 2026 (aged 91) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris |
| Children | 4 |
| Occupation | Businessman |
Life and career
Myers was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on October 29, 1934. He attended Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and Kirkwood Community College and was a businessman. A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1994 to 2005 (49th district from 1994 to 2003 and 30th district in 2003).[2] Myers was first elected to the state house in a February 1994 special election called after Robert Dvorsky resigned to contest a state senate seat. During the Democratic Party primaries later that year, Myers defeated David Johnson and won his first full term as a state representative.[3] Myers died on March 19, 2026, at the age of 91.[4]
