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Troy Clark
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Des Moines Christian High School

Associate

Des Moines Area Community College, 1989

Personal
Birthplace
Des Moines, Iowa
Religion
Assembly of God
Profession
Insurance agency owner
Contact

Campaign website

Campaign Facebook

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Troy Clark (Republican Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 39. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Troy Clark was born in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated from Des Moines Christian High School. He earned an associate degree from Des Moines Area Community College in 1989. His career experience includes working as an insurance agency owner.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Rick Olson defeated Troy Clark in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 39 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rick Olson
Rick Olson (D)
 
54.6
 
7,511
Image of Troy Clark
Troy Clark (R) Candidate Connection
 
45.2
 
6,217
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
35

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 13,763
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 39

Incumbent Rick Olson advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 39 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Rick Olson
Rick Olson
 
99.6
 
673
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
3

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 676
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Troy Clark completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Clark's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Troy grew up in Altoona and has lived most of his life in eastern Polk County. As an entrepreneur, Troy is building his insurance and financial services business. He lives in Pleasant Hill with his wife, Melissa and their pack of boxers. The couple are proud parents of three adult children and grandparents to two beautiful granddaughters.
  • Iowa families and small businesses are hurting! We need to improve our economy by further cutting taxes, reforming our property tax system, and trimming regulations and the size of our government.
  • Iowa families and small businesses are being adversely affected by illegal immigration. Whether it’s causing lower wages and undercutting Iowa businesses, or the increase in crimes such as child and drug trafficking, more must be done to protect Iowans.
  • Our Federal Government is out of control, and the States need to take back their Constitutional power. We are a union of individual states and it’s time to reassert State sovereignty.
Being part of the financial services industry, there are plenty of areas of concern there. In addition, I am a champion for individual freedom. Whether it be religious freedom, or medical freedom, I want Iowans to have a say, without the government’s involvement.
Ultimately, I want to be like Christ! As a leader, King David. He showed strength and wisdom, but was a servant leader.
The Bible
A strong leader with common sense, care and compassion.
I am caring and compassionate, but also strong-willed and determined.
To be a servant and representative of all the people in my district.
I want to make my State a better place for all Iowans. Iowa is a great place to live, raise a family and grow a business. But I want to make it even better and stronger.
Probably when Elvis died in 1977.
I babysat and pet sat from the time I was around 11. My first “real” job was working at Hy-Vee for 4-5 months when I was 14 or 15.
The Bible, as it is the Word of God. Also any Vince Flynn or Brad Thor book.
Captain America
Ideally they work well together to make the state better and stronger for the people they serve.
No. The government is supposed to be of the people and by the people.
Absolutely! It’s important to build a stronger government together. Sometimes that even means working with the opposition for what is best for the people.
No. I plan to serve my district in the Iowa House, and have no additional political career intentions.
Yes. Legislators are the voice and representatives of the people.
We need to secure our elections and voter rolls. I propose some new voter integrity standards to protect every vote and voter…from the top of the ballot to the bottom.
The people are the ultimate final say. The government should have an open book to the people and full transparency and accountability to them!
For some things I think it would be good, for others I feel it would be a bad idea.

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Campaign finance summary

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Troy Clark campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Iowa House of Representatives District 39Lost general$1,965 $1,421
Grand total$1,965 $1,421
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 30, 2024


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