Kevin Alons
American politician (born 1968)
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Kevin Alons (born 1968) is an American politician. Before contesting the 2022 Iowa Senate election, Alons served in the Iowa Air National Guard.
Kevin Alons | |
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| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 7th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jackie Smith |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1968 (age 57–58) Gregory, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
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| Northwestern College | |
| Occupation | software developer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Iowa Air National Guard |
| Rank | Colonel |
Early life and career
Kevin Alons is one of four children of Dwayne Alons and his wife Clarice.[1][2] Born in Gregory, South Dakota, in 1968,[3] Alons was raised near Boyden, Iowa, and graduated from Boyden–Hull High School before attending Northwestern College.[2][4] Alons had a 27-year career in the military, attaining the rank of colonel in the Iowa Air National Guard.[1][2] He moved to Salix, where he became associated with the eponymous Alons Software as a software developer and consultant, and has also worked as an architect.[2]
Alons is married to Ngu.[5]
Political career
Alons served a single term as treasurer of the Republican Party branch in Woodbury County,[2] and later became county party chair. He first led Woodbury County Republicans from November 2006 to 2009, was succeeded by Brian Rosener,[4][6] and replaced Rosener in February 2015.[6] Alons resigned the position in May 2018, and Suzan Stewart took on the role.[7][8] On the advice of Jim Carlin, Alons began his campaign for District 7 of the Iowa Senate in December 2021.[1][2] He won the November 2022 general election unopposed,[9] replacing redistricted Democratic Senator Jackie Smith.[1]