Jerry Kearns
American politician (born 1944)
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Jerry A. Kearns (born July 8, 1944) is a Democratic politician who represented the 83rd district in the Iowa House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019. He was a ranking member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, and served on the Agriculture, Labor, and Ways and Means Committee.[2]
Jerry Kearns | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 92nd district | |
| In office January 12, 2009 – January 14, 2019[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1944 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Diane |
| Alma mater | Southeast Iowa Community College |
| Occupation | Industrial electrician, union representative |
Education
Career
From 1965 to 1969, Kearns served in the US Air Force. He went on to spend 38 years as an industrial electrician at Henniges Automotive.[2]
Organizations
Kearns has been a member of the following organizations:
- Lee County Board of Supervisors
- American Legion
- Elks Club
- University of Iowa Labor Advisory Board
- Lee County Democratic Party
- Iowa Democratic Party
- Keokuk's Trinity United Methodist Church[2]
Family
Kearns is married to his wife Diane and together they have two sons, Christopher and Aaron, along with seven grandchildren.[2]
