Tom Latham facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tom Latham
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 3rd district
In office January 3, 2013 – January 3, 2015
Preceded by	Leonard Boswell
Succeeded by	David Young
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 4th district
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2013
Preceded by	Greg Ganske
Succeeded by	Steve King
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 5th district
In office January 3, 1995 – January 3, 2003
Preceded by	Fred Grandy
Succeeded by	Steve King
Personal details
Born	Thomas Paul Latham (1948-07-14) July 14, 1948 (age 75) Hampton, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kathy Latham
Alma mater	Iowa State University

Thomas Paul "Tom" Latham (born July 14, 1948) is an American politician. He was the U.S. Representative for IA's 3rd congressional district serving from 2013 through 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. On December 17, 2013, Latham announced he would not seek reelection next term, becoming the third member of the House to announce his retirement on the same day (along with Rep. Frank Wolf from Virginia and Utah Rep. Jim Matheson).