Watts running for re-election
January 23, 2008:
Rep. Ralph Watts of Adel announced his bid for re-election Tuesday.
Watts, a Republican, is seeking his fourth term. He represents most of Dallas County, including Waukee and Adel. He has been an advocate of fiscal responsibility as well as job creation.
Watts, an engineer, is retired from a career in the electric and gas utility industry management and currently works as a consultant and small-business owner. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, the National Rifle Association, Iowa State University Industrial Advisory Council and the Engineer Policy and Leadership Institute at ISU.
Watts is the top-ranking Republican of the House Government Oversight Committee and also serves on the Appropriations, Environmental Protection, Labor and Veterans Affairs Committees.
