Jerry Behn
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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 from the 24th district 40th (1997–2003) | |
| In office January 13, 1997 – January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Albert Sorensen |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Green |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1954 Ames, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dennise |
| Children | 4 |
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.
Career
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jerry Behn". Iowa Senate Republicans.
- ^ "State of Iowa Official Canvass Summary: November 4, 2008 General Election" (PDF). Michael A. Mauro, Iowa Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 25, 2009. Retrieved November 7, 2009.
- ^ "Radio Iowa: Behn formally enters race for GOP nomination". Archived from the original on 2009-09-05. Retrieved 2009-08-28.
- ^ "The Des Moines Register". Des Moines Register. Archived from the original on 2011-07-09. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
- ^ Boshart, Rod. "Behn enters race for Iowa governor". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2017-10-01.
- ^ Bureau, Rod Boshart Times. "Iowa death penalty debate comes to an end". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Death penalty back on the Iowa legislative agenda". www.thegazette.com. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
External links
[edit]- Senator Jerry Behn official Iowa Legislature site
- Senator Jerry Behn official Iowa General Assembly site
- Senator Jerry Behn at Iowa Senate Republican Caucus
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN