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Smith to continue as Iowa House Democratic leader
DES MOINES - Rep. Mark Smith of Marshalltown was elected by Iowa Democrats Saturday to continue as House Democratic leader.
Smith has served in the post since 2013. He was elected to his ninth term in the House earlier this month.
Democrats also elected four House assistant minority leaders Saturday, including Reps. Bruce Bearinger of Oelwein, Liz Bennett of Cedar Rapids, Brian Meyer of Des Moines and Helen Miller of Fort Dodge.
And Reps. Wes Breckenridge of Newton, Tim Kacena of Sioux City, Amy Nielsen of North Liberty and Ras Smith of Waterloo were elected Saturday as House Democratic Caucus members.
Rep. Mark Smith Named House Democratic leader
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