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Wendy Larson (Iowa)

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Wendy Larson
Image of Wendy Larson

Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

June 4, 2024

Education

High school

Portsmouth High School

Bachelor's

University of New Hampshire, 1979

Personal
Birthplace
New York
Religion
Christian
Profession
Marketing consultant
Contact

Campaign website

Wendy Larson (Republican Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 7. She lost in the Republican primary on June 4, 2024.

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

Biography

Wendy Larson was born in Wray, Colorado. She earned a bachelor's degree from Colorado State University. Her career experience includes working as a stay-at-home mom. Larson has served as a member, deaconness, and youth leader at Kiron Baptist Church. She has also served at the Mobile Food Pantry and on the Sac County Central Committee.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Mike Sexton defeated Martin Podraza in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 7 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Mike Sexton (R)
 
83.4
 
12,743
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Martin Podraza (Independent)
 
16.1
 
2,465
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
66

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

Total votes: 15,274
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 7

Incumbent Mike Sexton defeated Wendy Larson in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 7 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Mike Sexton
 
51.0
 
1,373
Image of Wendy Larson
Wendy Larson Candidate Connection
 
49.0
 
1,320

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

Total votes: 2,693
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Larson in this election.

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Wendy Larson completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Larson'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'm a native of Colorado and moved to my husband's hometown of Odebotl, IA 12 years ago. Married to Chad for 24 years and have 3 kids whom I've homeschooled. I graduated from Colorado State University with a major in Business Marketing and have a background in corporate sales and wellness.
  • Pro-life
  • 2nd Amendment
  • Protecting our children from the damaging effects of technology, focusing on the fundamentals of education (reading, writing, math, US history), addressing the mental health crisis and the soaring suicide rates in children.
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Integrity, the ability to think logically and have the backbone to stand up for what they believe in
I have a genuine love for people and sincerely care about their story
Engage with their constituents, address their needs by listening and learning where they are coming from, and have open lines for communication
I was in 4th grade when President Reagan was shot
Babysitting, starting in 6th grade and did it all through college. I loved it and the kids so much!
The Bible
It's helpful but people are tired of politicians who do not represent them and want people with a passion to fight for truth and justice.
I will find out
Elections are meant to be the term limit. If they are not doing their job, they should be voted out, but elections have to be fair and secure and not everyone trusts the process
Senator Sandy Salmon
I've met so many wonderful people out door knocking and have been able to hear many thoughts and have prayed with many as well. I "just happened" to be at the door of a family who just heard the news that their husband had been found after 5 months. It was very emotional. Unfortunately, the common theme I've heard is that the current Representative doesn't respond or engage.
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Iowa Liberty Network, Ben Smith Sac and Calhoun County Attorney, Mike Huckabee

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Campaign finance summary

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Wendy Larson campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* Iowa House of Representatives District 7Lost primary$18,663 $13,372
Grand total$18,663 $13,372
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 May 3, 2024


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