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Scott Douglas Ourth (born February 7, 1959) was the Iowa State Representative from the 26th District.[1][2] A Democrat, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2013 to 2021. Ourth lives in Indianola, Iowa. He attended Central Michigan University and graduated from Graceland College.

Scott is a past vice-president of the Disability Rights Iowa Board of Directors and has served on the Graceland University Alumni Board of Directors. He has received the American Cancer Society Distinguished Service Award and the American Heart Association Director's Award. He has served on the Warren County Leadership Institute Board of Directors and is a member of the Indianola Noon Lion's Club.[3]

As of January 2021, Ourth served on several committees in the Iowa House – the Agriculture, Economic Growth, and Natural Resources committees. He also served as a member of the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee.

Scott Ourth lives in Indianola, Iowa. He is an active member of the Community of Christ Church and is an accomplished outdoorsman.

Electoral history

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [4]
District 74
Democratic Scott OurthDemocraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [5]
District 74
Turnout: 14,692
Republican hold Glen H. Massie*Republican7,47250.86%
Scott Ourth Democratic6,52044.38%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [6]
District 26
Democratic Scott OurthDemocraticunopposed
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [7]
District 26
Turnout: 17,089
Democratic (newly redistricted) Scott OurthDemocratic8,45251.97%
Steve McCoy Republican7,75847.70%

*Denotes incumbent

References

Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 26th District
2013–present
Succeeded by


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