Katie Whittington
Katie Whittington (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 35. She lost in the special general election on January 28, 2025.
Whittington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Katie Whittington was born in Davenport, Iowa. Whittington's career experience includes working as an administrative assistant. She earned a degree from the Trinity School of Natural Health in 2022.[1]
Elections
2025
See also: Iowa state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Iowa State Senate District 35
Mike Zimmer defeated Katie Whittington in the special general election for Iowa State Senate District 35 on January 28, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Mike Zimmer (D) | 51.7 | 4,812 |
 | Katie Whittington (R)  | 48.1 | 4,474 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 19 | ||
| Total votes: 9,305 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2025
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Katie Whittington completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Whittington's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Pro Iowa- Iowa is our home, our heartland, and our future. Together, we can ensure our state remains a beacon of opportunity, values, and growth. I’m committed to fighting for lower taxes, supporting our farmers and small businesses, protecting our communities, and ensuring every Iowan has a voice.
- Pro School Choice- Every child deserves access to a quality education, no matter their zip code or family income. By supporting school choice, we’re giving parents the freedom to choose the best learning environment for their kids—whether it’s public, private, charter, or homeschool. Let’s put students first, empower families, and build a brighter future for Iowa.
- I Oppose the Iowa Green New Deal threatens to raise energy costs for families, burden small businesses, and hurt our agricultural economy—all for policies that are out of touch with the needs of Iowans. While we must protect our environment, we can do so without jeopardizing jobs or imposing expensive mandates. As your State Senator, I will fight for balanced solutions that prioritize Iowa’s economy, safeguard our way of life, and support innovation without government overreach. Let’s stand for energy independence, responsible stewardship, and economic growth—together.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2025 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 6, 2025
