Kim Reynolds
Kimberly Kay "Kim" Reynolds (born August 4, 1959) is an American politician. She is the 43rd and current Governor of Iowa since May 24, 2017. Before, she was the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from January 14, 2011 until May 24, 2017.[1] Reynolds also served as the Chair-Elect of the National Lieutenant Governors Association (NLGA).[2] She served as a state senator from Osceola from January 11, 2009 through November 12, 2010.[3]
Kim Reynolds | |
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43rd Governor of Iowa | |
Assumed office May 24, 2017 | |
Lieutenant | Adam Gregg |
Preceded by | Terry Branstad |
47th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
In office January 14, 2011 – May 24, 2017 | |
Governor | Terry Branstad |
Preceded by | Patty Judge |
Succeeded by | Adam Gregg |
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 48th district | |
In office January 11, 2009 – November 12, 2010 | |
Preceded by | Jeff Angelo |
Succeeded by | Joni Ernst |
Personal details | |
Born | Kimberly Kay Strawn August 4, 1959 Truro, Iowa, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Kevin Reynolds (1982–present) |
Children | 3 |
Education |
Reynolds assumed the office of Governor of Iowa on May 24, 2017 because Terry Branstad was confirmed as the next United States Ambassador to China. Reynolds is the first woman to hold this office.
Kim Reynolds Media
References
- ↑ "Welcome to the Governor of the State of Iowa".
- ↑ "Welcome to the Governor of the State of Iowa".
- ↑ Wilson, Kyle (November 15, 2010). Reynolds resigns, Culver to set special election. Shaw Media. http://www.crestonnewsadvertiser.com/articles/2010/11/15/r_eqwbogdws7a3bbc3zhr6uw/index.xml. Retrieved November 16, 2010.
Other websites
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions at the National Institute for Money in State Politics