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Charlie McClintock
2023 - Present
2029
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Charlie McClintock (Republican Party) is a member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 42. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 2, 2029.
McClintock (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Iowa's 1st Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Charlie McClintock was born in Newton, Iowa.[1] McClintock served in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army National Guard. He earned a B.S. in criminal justice administration from the University of Phoenix, an M.B.A. from Liberty University, and an M.D. from Liberty University. McClintock's career experience includes working as the 911 manager and a police officer with the Cedar Rapids Police Department and as an administrator. He served as the mayor and on the city council of Alburnett, Iowa.[1][2][3]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
McClintock was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Veterans Affairs Committee
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Senate State Government Committee
- Senate Workforce Committee, Vice Chair
2021-2022
McClintock was assigned to the following committees:
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Iowa's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for U.S. House Iowa District 1
The following candidates are running in the general election for U.S. House Iowa District 1 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R) | |
 | Christina Bohannan (D) | |
 | Bob Krause (D) | |
Travis Terrell (D)  | ||
| Taylor Wettach (D) | ||
 | Grant Hill (R) | |
 | Charlie McClintock (R) | |
 | David Pautsch (R) | |
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Endorsements
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2024
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa State Senate District 42
Incumbent Charlie McClintock won election in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 42 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlie McClintock (R) | 97.2 | 27,726 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 792 | ||
| Total votes: 28,518 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 42
Incumbent Charlie McClintock advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 42 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlie McClintock | 98.8 | 2,211 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.2 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 2,237 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
State Senate
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa State Senate District 42
Charlie McClintock defeated Jessica Wiskus and Bruce Gardner in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 42 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlie McClintock (R) | 58.8 | 17,420 |
 | Jessica Wiskus (D) | 37.9 | 11,222 | |
| Bruce Gardner (Independent) | 3.2 | 954 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 29,608 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 42
Jessica Wiskus advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa State Senate District 42 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Jessica Wiskus | 99.8 | 2,823 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 2,829 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Bruce Gardner (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 42
Charlie McClintock defeated Colman Silbernagel and Justin Wasson in the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 42 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlie McClintock | 40.6 | 1,518 |
| Colman Silbernagel | 40.6 | 1,516 | ||
| Justin Wasson | 18.7 | 699 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 3,736 | |||
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State House
Charlie McClintock did not file to run for re-election.
2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 95
Charlie McClintock defeated Christian Andrews in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 95 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlie McClintock (R) | 53.8 | 10,071 |
 | Christian Andrews (D) | 46.1 | 8,619 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 18,703 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 95
Christian Andrews advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 95 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Andrews | 99.6 | 2,899 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.4 | 11 | ||
| Total votes: 2,910 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 95
Charlie McClintock defeated Phil High in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 95 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Charlie McClintock | 57.9 | 1,290 |
 | Phil High | 41.5 | 925 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 2,227 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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- Represent the people over self interest.
- Communicate. Encourage people to contact you and answer them when they do.
- Always tell the truth, or at least don’t lie. People can handle a vote they don’t agree with as long as you are honest and logical about it.
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2022
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2020
Charlie McClintock completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by McClintock's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration and will complete his Master of Business in Criminal Justice Administration in 2020.
Additionally, he served 21 years as a Warrant Officer in the Iowa Army National Guard, retiring in 2009.- McClintock has a strong background in public service and government.
- McClintock is a lifelong Iowan and understands the people and the district.
- McClintock will take the voice of the people in District 95 to the state capital.
1. Agriculture
2, Conservation
3. Public Safety
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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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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Iowa Legislature, "Charlie McClintock - All Years," accessed May 17, 2023
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 14, 2020
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 25, 2024
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by - |
Iowa State Senate District 42 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by Louis Zumbach (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 95 2021-2023 |
Succeeded by Taylor Collins (R) |
