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American politician

Constituency

29th district (2021–2023)
38th district (since 2023)

Born1966 (age 59–60)

Jon Dunwell
Official portrait, 2023

Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office October 12, 2021
Preceded by	Wes Breckenridge
Constituency	29th district (2021–2023) 38th district (since 2023)

Personal details
Born	1966 (age 59–60) St. Cloud, Minnesota, U.S.
Party	Republican
Spouse	Christie (m. 1990)
Children	2
Website	Campaign website House biography

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.

Early life

Dunwell was born in 1966 in St. Cloud, Minnesota and was raised in Shakopee.^[2]

Career

Prior to entering politics, Dunwell worked as a pastor in Orlando, Florida and Minnesota.^[3] He also worked as the vice president of two financial services firms. He later relocated to his wife's hometown of Newton, Iowa.^[4] Dunwell was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in an October 2021 special election, succeeding Wes Breckenridge in the 29th district.^[5]

Dunwell will retire at the end of the 2026 Legislative session.

Personal life

Dunwell married his wife, Christie, on August 4, 1990. Together, they have two sons.^[6]^[2]

References

↑ Braunschweig, Christopher (October 12, 2021). "'DUN' DEAL: Jon Dunwell elected to Iowa House District 29, unofficial results say". Newton Daily News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
1 2 "Representative Jon Dunwell". The Iowa Legislature. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
↑ Gruber-Miller, Stephen (October 12, 2021). "Republican Jon Dunwell wins special Iowa House election in Newton". Des Moines Register. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
↑ Braunschweig, Christopher (October 4, 2021). "HD29 Candidate Q&A: Jon Dunwell". Newton Daily News. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
↑ "Republican Jon Dunwell wins District 29 special election". KCCI. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 14, 2021.
↑ "Jon Dunwell's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved January 29, 2025.

External links

Profile at Vote Smart

Iowa House of Representatives

Preceded by

Garrett Gobble

38th District
2023 – present

Succeeded by

Incumbent

Preceded by

Wes Breckenridge

29th District
2021 – 2023

Succeeded by

Brian Meyer

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