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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 59–60) St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Christie (m. 1990) |
| Children | 2 |
| 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.
Career
[edit]Prior to entering politics, Dunwell worked as a pastor in Orlando, Florida and Minnesota.[2] He also worked as the vice president of two financial services firms. He later relocated to his wife's hometown of Newton, Iowa.[3]
Dunwell was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in an October 2021 special election, succeeding Wes Breckenridge in the 29th district.[4] Dunwell announced his upcoming retire at the end of the 2026 Legislative session, and gave his retirement speech at the Iowa House of Representatives on April 7th.
Committee assignments
[edit]As of January 2026, Dunwell serves on the following committees in the Iowa House.[5]
- Administration and Rules (vice chair)
- Agriculture
- Judiciary
- State Government
- Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee
- International Relations Committee
Personal life
[edit]Dunwell was born in 1966 in St. Cloud, Minnesota and was raised in Shakopee.[6] He attended Bethany Global University and Crown College (Minnesota). Dunwell married his wife, Christie, on August 4, 1990. Together, they have two sons.[7][6] He is the Director of outreach and engagement at the Family Leader and pastor of Gateway Church Monroe.
References
[edit]- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Representative Jon Dunwell". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved June 24, 2026.
- 1 2 "Representative Jon Dunwell". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
- ↑ "Jon Dunwell's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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