Charlie McClintock explained

Charlie McClintock
State Senate:Iowa
District:42nd
Term Start:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Jeff Reichman
State House1:Iowa
District1:95th
Predecessor1:Louie Zumbach
Successor1:Taylor Collins
Term Start1:January 11, 2021
Term End1:January 8, 2023
Residence:Alburnett, Iowa, U.S.
Party:Republican
Unit:Iowa Army National Guard
Children:2
Spouse:Stacy
Education:University of Phoenix (BS)

Charlie McClintock is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa Senate for the 42nd district. Originally elected in November 2020 as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 95th district, he assumed that office on January 11, 2021. In November of 2022, he was elected to the state senate and assumed that position on January 9, 2023.[1]

Education

McClintock earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice administration from University of Phoenix and is a Master of Business Administration candidate at Liberty University.[2]

Army and law enforcement career

McClintock served in the Iowa Army National Guard for 21 years, retiring as a warrant officer. McClintock began his law enforcement career in 1990 as a Deputy Sheriff for Van Buren County before joining the Cedar Rapids Police Department as an officer.

In 1998, McClintock moved to the Joint Communications Agency for the City of Cedar Rapids. In 2004 he became the manager of the JCA, and currently serves in that position.

Iowa House of Representatives

He was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in the 2020 election and assumed office on January 11, 2021.[3] He also serves as vice chair of the House Justice System Appropriations Subcommittee.[4] In 2023, McClintock became an early primary endorser of Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.[5]

References

  1. Web site: Iowa Legislature Biography. 2023-02-04.
  2. Web site: Charlie McClintock's Biography. live. 2021-08-24. Vote Smart. https://web.archive.org/web/20210824174915/https://justfacts.votesmart.org/candidate/biography/191062/charlie-mcclintock . 2021-08-24 .
  3. Web site: Charlie McClintock. 2021-08-24. Ballotpedia. en.
  4. Web site: Representative Charlie McClintock. live. 2021-08-24. www.legis.iowa.gov. https://web.archive.org/web/20210417105016/https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator?ga=89&personID=30657 . 2021-04-17 .
  5. Web site: King . Ryan . 2023-03-13 . Trump campaign rolls out Iowa endorsements ahead of visit to early 2024 battleground . 2023-04-10 . Washington Examiner . en.