Judd Lawler
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Judd Lawler | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 91st district | |
| Assumed office January 13, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Brad Sherman |
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| Born | 1971 or 1972 (age 53–54) Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ericka |
| Children | 2 |
Judd C. Lawler (born 1971 or 1972)[a] also known by his nickname "Big Judd," is an American politician and lawyer.
Lawler was born into a family of educators,[1] and began attending school in the H-L-V Community School District. He earned a bachelor's degree in history at Yale University, followed by a Juris Doctor at the Georgetown University Law Center. Lawler became an assistant United States attorney before deciding to return to Iowa to raise a family.[2] As his wife Ericka established her career as a hand surgeon and joined the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine as faculty,[3][4] Lawler became a stay-at-home dad to two children.[2]
Political career
Lawler announced his candidacy for the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2023,[5] and was endorsed by retiring legislator Brad Sherman in the 2024 Republican Party primary for District 91.[6] He defeated Williamsburg mayor Adam Grier in the primary,[7] and won the general election against Jay Gorsh.[8][9]
References
- ↑ Per an article in The Gazette, Lawler was 52 years old on October 25, 2024.[1]
- 1 2 Cohen, Olivia (25 October 2024). "Political newcomers face off for Iowa House District 91 seat". The Gazette. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- 1 2 Whitaker, Winona (16 May 2024). "Former assistant U.S. attorney wants seat at Statehouse". Southeast Iowa Union. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ↑ "Faculty Focus: Ericka Lawler, MD". Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
- ↑ O'Reilly, Olivia C.; Wynn, Malynda S.; Kowalski, Heather R.; Staniforth, Katherine M. (2023). "2023 Dedication of the Iowa Orthopedic Journal: Ericka Lawler, MD". Iowa Orthopedic Journal. 43 (1): v–vii. PMC 10296477. PMID 37383876.
- ↑ "Oxford conservative announces run for District 91". Southeast Iowa Union. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ↑ Barton, Tom (15 May 2024). "Meet the candidates: Two Republicans vie for open Iowa House seat". The Gazette. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ↑ Hansen, Ryan (4 June 2024). "Lawler bests Williamsburg mayor, incumbent Levin dominates opponent in primary win". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ↑ Hansen, Ryan (15 October 2024). "Meet the candidates running for House District 91 in Johnson and Iowa counties". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
- ↑ Hansen, Ryan (5 November 2024). "Lawler narrowly beats Gorsh in Iowa House District 91 in Iowa, Johnson counties". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2025.