Phyllis Thede

Phyllis Thede
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	(1954-02-23) February 23, 1954 (age 70) 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.