Phyllis Thede | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 93rd district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 8, 2023 | |
| Succeeded by | Gary Mohr (redistricting) |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 81st district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – January 13, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Van Fossen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 23, 1954 Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dave Thede |
| Children | 3 daughters, including Robin |
Phyllis Thede (born February 23, 1954) is an American former politician who represented the 93rd District in the Iowa House of Representatives as a member of the Iowa Democratic Party. With a background in community education and unions, she was first elected in 2009. She is married and the mother of Robin Thede, a nationally known comedic actress and writer, and two other daughters.
Thede served on several committees in the Iowa House - the Ethics, Local Government, and Natural Resources committees. She also served as the ranking member of the Environmental Protection committee and as a member of the Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee and of the Human Rights Board.