Brooke Boden
Boden in 2021
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 21st district
Assumed office
11 January 2021
Preceded byScott Ourth
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Indianola, Iowa, U.S.
Websitelegis.iowa.gov/...

Brooke Boden (born c. 1973) is an American politician. She has served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from District 21 since 2021 and as a Republican.

Business career

Prior to pursuing political office, Boden had operated a dance studio for 24 years. While working for National Ballooning Ltd., a hot air balloon manufacturer owned by her family, Boden attained a repairman certificate, permitting her to inspect and repair hot air balloons. She also holds a license as an insurance agent, and worked as a dental assistant.[1][2]

Political career

Boden lobbied for legislation supporting Iowa residents with Lyme disease, which passed the Iowa General Assembly in 2017.[2][3] She later became a co-chair of the Warren County Republican Party.[4]

In 2019, Boden began campaigning for the Iowa House seat held by Scott Ourth.[2] She defeated Ourth in November 2020, winning 9,756 votes to Ourth's 8,411 votes.[4] Boden took office on 11 January 2021, and was named vice chair of the state government committee.[3]

References

  1. ^ Martz, Luke (24 February 2020). "Candidate Profile: Brooke Boden". Iowa Field Report. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Brooke Boden of Indianola seeking election to Iowa House District 26". Indianola Independent Advocate. 16 September 2019. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  3. ^ a b Shillcock, George (13 January 2021). "Newly elected State Rep. Brooke Boden chosen as vice chair of State Government Committee". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. ^ a b Shillcock, George (3 November 2020). "Election 2020: Challenger Brooke Boden defeats incumbent for Iowa House District 26". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
Iowa House of Representatives Preceded byTom Moore (politician) 21st District 2023 – present Succeeded byIncumbent Preceded byScott Ourth 26th District 2021 – 2023 Succeeded byAustin Harris
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