Iowa State House District 59

Current seat holder: Christian A. Hermanson (R).

Jacob Welper

Jacob Welper District 59 covers parts of Cerro Gordo County. Jacob Welper began serving in the U.S. Army National Guard in 2015. He earned a high school diploma from Clear Lake High School and a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in 2019. His career experience includes working as a teacher.

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“Healthcare/Hospital Support - Everyone deserves affordable Healthcare. Iowa's hospitals are also suffering from lack of funding which is then passed onto us the public.” (Candidate statement)
“Iowa's hospitals are also suffering from lack of funding which is then passed onto us the public.” (Candidate statement)

Christian Hermanson

Christian Hermanson District 59 covers parts of Cerro Gordo County. According to the Iowa General Assembly member profile, Christian Hermanson lists Property Manager as occupation and resides in Cerro Gordo County. In the 91st General Assembly, Christian Hermanson serves on the Natural Resources, Public Safety, Veterans Affairs committees.

Campaign site

“Rural Roots: As a 5th generation Iowan, and raised on a North Iowa family farm, Christian understands the economic challenges facing our rural communities and is dedicated to ensuring North Iowa remains a place where families can thrive.” (Candidate statement)
“After 29 years of military service and a career in law enforcement, I've learned that leadership is about showing up and doing the work.” (Candidate statement)

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