JUDICIAL · IA · 2011-2019
Mark Cady
Chief Justice · State Supreme Court · Iowa
NOTABLE
On the record
Authored Varnum same-sex marriage opinion; died in office Nov 2019
SEVERITY · DIED-IN-OFFICE
Background
Mark Cady occupied the Chief Justice · State Supreme Court office in Iowa for 8 years (2011–2019). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Marsha Ternus; succeeded by Susan Christensen. In-office record: Authored Varnum same-sex marriage opinion; died in office Nov 2019. Same-year political environment (2011): Governor Terry Branstad; Attorney General Tom Miller; Secretary of State Matt Schultz.
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Others who held this office in Iowa
- Susan Christensen (2020-present)
- Marsha Ternus (2006-2010)
- Louis Lavorato (2000-2006)
- Arthur McGiverin (1987-2000)