Jon Dunwell
Jon Dunwell | |
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Official portrait, 2023 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office October 12, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Wes Breckenridge |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 1966 (age 58–59) St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Christie (m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Newton, Iowa |
| Website | |
Jon Dunwell is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 38th district. In October 2021, Dunwell was elected in a special election to succeed Wes Breckenridge.[1] Dunwell's win on October 12, 2021, over Newton City Councilman Steve Mullan flipped the 29th Iowa House district seat to Republican from Democrat in the special election.
Background
Early life
Dunwell was born in 1966 in St. Cloud, Minnesota and was raised in Shakopee.[2]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Dunwell worked as a pastor in Orlando, Florida and Minnesota.[3] He also worked as the vice president of two financial services firms. He later relocated to his wife's hometown of Newton, Iowa.[4] Dunwell was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in an October 2021 special election, succeeding Wes Breckenridge in the 29th district.[5]
Personal life
Dunwell married his wife, Christie, on August 4, 1990. Together, they have two sons.[6][2]
References
- ^ Braunschweig, Christopher (October 12, 2021). "'DUN' DEAL: Jon Dunwell elected to Iowa House District 29, unofficial results say". Newton Daily News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ a b "Representative Jon Dunwell". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ^ Gruber-Miller, Stephen (October 12, 2021). "Republican Jon Dunwell wins special Iowa House election in Newton". Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ Braunschweig, Christopher (October 4, 2021). "HD29 Candidate Q&A: Jon Dunwell". Newton Daily News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
- ^ "Republican Jon Dunwell wins District 29 special election". KCCI. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
- ^ "Jon Dunwell's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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