Jon Dunwell Explained

Jon Dunwell
State House:Iowa
District:38th
Term Start:October 12, 2021
Predecessor:Wes Breckenridge
Constituency:District 38 - (2023-Present)
District 29 - (2021-2023)
Party:Republican
Residence:Newton, Iowa, U.S.

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Braunschweig. Christopher. October 12, 2021. 'DUN' DEAL: Jon Dunwell elected to Iowa House District 29, unofficial results say. 2021-10-13. Newton Daily News. en.
  2. Web site: Gruber-Miller. Stephen. October 12, 2021. Republican Jon Dunwell wins special Iowa House election in Newton. 2021-10-13. Des Moines Register. en-US.
  3. Web site: Braunschweig. Christopher. October 4, 2021. HD29 Candidate Q&A: Jon Dunwell. 2021-10-13. Newton Daily News. en.
  4. Web site: 2021-10-13. Republican Jon Dunwell wins District 29 special election. 2021-10-14. KCCI. en.