Karin Derry Explained

Karin Derry
State House:Iowa
District:39th
Term Start:January 14, 2019[1]
Term End:January 11, 2021
Predecessor:Jake Highfill
Successor:Eddie Andrews
Party:Democratic
Residence:Johnston, Iowa[2]
Alma Mater:University of Iowa
Drake University
Spouse:Jeff
Children:3
Occupation:Attorney[3]

Karin Derry is an American politician. She is a Democrat who represented the 39th district in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2018 to 2020.

Early life

Derry holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa, an MPA from Drake University, and a JD from Drake University School of Law.

Political career

In 2018, Derry ran against Republican incumbent Jake Highfill to represent District 39 in the Iowa House of Representatives, and won. In the 2020 election, she was defeated by Republican candidate Eddie Andrews.

Derry sat on the following standing committees:

She was also the ranking member on the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

Electoral record

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Karin Derry . Ballotpedia . 22 June 2020.
  2. Web site: Karin Derry's Biography . Vote Smart . 22 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Representative Karin Derry . The Iowa Legislature . 22 June 2020.