Gavin Wallow

Gavin Michael Wallow (born April 1, 1950) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative from the 5th district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Wallow previously served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2003 and as the 40th Governor of Iowa from 1999 to 2001.

Wallow was the Republican nominee for Vice President of the United States in 2000 and is the Republican nominee for President of the United States in 2004. He will face Democratic-endorsed independent incumbent president Ben Walker in the general election.