He defeated Democratic incumbent Thomas G. Courtney .
Thomas A. Greene ( born August 12 , 1949 ) is an American politician who was elected as a Republican member of the Iowa State Senate 's 44nd district in 2016 .
Thomas A. Greene defeated Democratic incumbent Thomas G. Courtney .
Thomas A. Greene ( born August 12 , 1949 ) is an American politician who was elected as a Republican member of the Iowa State Senate 's 44nd district in 2016 .