Thomas Joseph Tauke

A Representative from Iowa. Born in Dubuque, Dubuque County, Iowa, October 11, 1950. Attended the Dubuque County private schools. Graduated from Wahlert High School, 1968. B. A. , Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa, 1972. J. D. , University of Iowa College of Law, Iowa City, Iowa, 1974. Admitted to the Iowa bar, 1974. Lawyer, private practice. Member of the Iowa general assembly, 1975-1978. Delegate, Iowa state Republican conventions, 1972-1978. Delegate, Republican National Convention, 1976. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-sixth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 1991). Was not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Second Congress in 1990, but was an unsuccessful nominee for the United States Senate. Public policy consultant. President, communications equipment marketing company. Is a resident of Alexandria, Va.