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Jeremy True
Jeremy True (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 59. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
True completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jeremy True was born in Mason City, Iowa. He earned a high school diploma from Mason City High School, an associate degree from North Iowa Area Community College in 2000, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa in 2003. His career experience includes working as a teacher, in the food service industry, in retail, and in manufacturing as a welder. True also taught English in Japan in 2004 and 2005. He has been affiliated with MCEA/ISEA.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 59
Christian Hermanson defeated Jeremy True in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 59 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christian Hermanson (R)  | 51.1 | 8,069 |
| Jeremy True (D) | 48.8 | 7,698 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 15,782 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 59
Jeremy True advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 59 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jeremy True | 100.0 | 643 | |
| Total votes: 643 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 59
Christian Hermanson advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 59 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christian Hermanson | 99.1 | 1,608 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.9 | 15 | ||
| Total votes: 1,623 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for True in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jeremy True completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by True's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I am from a large family in Mason City that taught me the value of family and helping each other when in need. My dad (Tom), a Mason City native, was a public servant for the City of Mason City for over 30 years. My mother (Rhonda), a Rock Falls native, was a nurse here for 40 years before beginning a business in travel. I joined them with community betterment groups such as North End Partnership, which my parents were co-founders with other concerned citizens.
The opportunity to run for the Iowa House of Representatives is a natural step in my continued service to this community and this area.- As a lifelong educator and Mason City Public Schools teacher, Jeremy knows we need to invest in our kids and schools. They are the cornerstones of our community here in Mason City and they need to have the resources for our students and teachers to thrive.
- Too many Iowans are struggling to make ends meet. Jeremy will fight for lower costs and higher wages for all Iowans. In order to invest in North Iowa, we need to invest in our workers.
- Jeremy is passionate about making healthcare more accessible and affordable for all Iowans. Jeremy will be a fierce advocate for real investments in mental healthcare infrastructure at the state house.
Iowa State Education Association
Iowa Unity Coalition
Iowans for Health Liberty
Heavy Highway Contractors Assn.
Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024
