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Amy Sinclair
2023 - Present
2029
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Amy Sinclair (Republican Party) is a member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 12. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 2, 2029.
Sinclair (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 12. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Sinclair began serving as president of the Senate in 2023.
Biography
Sinclair's professional experience includes working as a farmer.
Committee assignments
Note: This membership information was last updated in September 2023. Ballotpedia completes biannual updates of committee membership. If you would like to send us an update, email us at: editor@ballotpedia.org.
2023-2024
Sinclair was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Education Committee
- Senate Government Oversight Committee, Chair
- Rules and Administration Committee, Vice Chair
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Legislative Council
- Service Committee
- Studies Committee
2021-2022
Sinclair was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Commerce Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
- Senate Ways and Means Committee
2019-2020
Sinclair was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Commerce Committee
- Senate Education Committee, Chair
- Senate Government Oversight Committee, Chair
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Rules and Administration Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Education, Chair |
| • Government Oversight, Vice chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules and Administration |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Sinclair served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sinclair served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Commerce |
| • Education |
| • Local Government |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa State Senate District 12
Incumbent Amy Sinclair defeated Nicole Loew in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 12 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy Sinclair (R) | 70.4 | 23,075 |
 | Nicole Loew (D)  | 29.5 | 9,682 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 43 | ||
| Total votes: 32,800 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 12
Nicole Loew advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 12 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Nicole Loew | 99.8 | 1,076 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 1,078 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 12
Incumbent Amy Sinclair advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 12 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Sinclair | 98.5 | 5,044 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 79 | ||
| Total votes: 5,123 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Sinclair in this election.
2020
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa State Senate District 14
Incumbent Amy Sinclair won election in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 14 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Sinclair (R) | 98.2 | 24,623 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.8 | 452 | ||
| Total votes: 25,075 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 14
Incumbent Amy Sinclair advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 14 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Amy Sinclair | 99.4 | 5,493 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 34 | ||
| Total votes: 5,527 | |||
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2016
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the Iowa State Senate were held in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Amy Sinclair defeated Ruth Smith in the Iowa State Senate District 14 general election.[1][2]
| Iowa State Senate, District 14 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Amy Sinclair Incumbent |
74.25% | 19,482 | |
| Independent | Ruth Smith | 25.75% | 6,755 | |
| Total Votes | 26,237 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Amy Sinclair ran unopposed in the Iowa State Senate District 14 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Iowa State Senate, District 14 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Amy Sinclair Incumbent (unopposed) | |
2012
- See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2012
Sinclair ran in the 2012 election for Iowa State Senate District 14. She defeated Stephanie Jones and Steven Everly in the Republican primary on June 5, 2012. Sinclair defeated Dick Schrad (D) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Sinclair |
60.9% | 17,141 | |
| Democratic | Dick Schrad | 39.1% | 11,011 | |
| Total Votes | 28,152 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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Amy Sinclair |
66.1% | 2,652 |
| Steven Everly | 27.8% | 1,116 |
| Stephanie Jones | 6.2% | 247 |
| Total Votes | 4,015 | |
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
Amy Sinclair did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2012
Sinclair's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[7]
- "Education is a top priority for Amy. She will advocate for strong local control of schools; improved teacher, student and parent accountability; and renewed pre-eminence for Iowa’s educational system."
- "To make southern Iowa and our great state flourish, it is vital we reduce the cumbersome regulations that inhibit economic growth."
- "Amy believes a government that governs least is the best and that the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people."
- "She has been elected twice to the Wayne County Board of Supervisors. She understands the importance of economic development in our rural areas, and that agriculture is the backbone of Iowa’s economy."
- "Amy believes in traditional values. She serves God, honors human life, and supports marriage."
Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 20.
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2023
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In 2023, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4.
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2022
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In 2022, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 24.
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2021
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In 2021, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 19.
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2020
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In 2020, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 14. The session was suspended from March 16 through June 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate Iowa State Senate District 12 |
Officeholder Iowa State Senate District 12 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed April 18, 2012
- ↑ sinclairforiowa.com, "Official Campaign Website," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Iowa State Senate District 12 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa State Senate District 14 2013-2023 |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Wayne County Board of Supervisors |
Succeeded by - |
