Jerry Behn
American politician (born 1954)
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Jerry Behn (born January 31, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa Senate for the 24th district from 1997 to 2021.
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Jerry Behn | |
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| President pro tempore of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 9, 2017 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Sodders |
| Succeeded by | Brad Zaun |
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 13, 1997 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Sorensen |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Green |
| Constituency | 40th district (1997–2003) 24th district (2003–2021) |
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| Born | January 31, 1954 Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dennise |
| Children | 4 (including Chad) |
Career
Behn served as a Boone County supervisor from 1995 to 1996.[1]
Behn served on the Senate Appropriations committee; the Senate Commerce committee; the Senate State Government committee; the Senate Environment & Energy Independence committee, and the Senate Ethics committee. He also served on the Senate Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.
Behn was last re-elected in 2008 with 22,970 votes (57%), defeating Democratic opponent, former Iowa Senator Albert Sorensen.[2]
Behn was a candidate for the 2010 Iowa gubernatorial election but withdrew, endorsing Terry Branstad.[3][4][5]
Behn is a supporter of capital punishment, he has introduced a limited death penalty bill in each General Assembly since 1997.[6] his latest attempt was in 2019.[7]