Brad Cavanagh

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Brad Cavanagh
Mayor of Dubuque
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 2021

Brad Cavanagh (born 1978 or 1979) [1] an American politician who is the mayor of Dubuque, Iowa. Cavanagh has been elected to two terms as mayor after serving as councilman for the fourth ward of Dubuque. Before that, he taught at Loras College.

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Education and teaching career

Cavanagh received his bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa and his master's degree from Saint Louis University, both in social work. [2]

Cavanagh worked as an associate professor at Loras College from 2010 to 2021. [2] [3]

Political career

In 2018, Cavanagh attempted to run for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives against Lindsay James. [4] He then ran for councilman of the fourth ward in Dubuque, advocating for increasing public–private partnerships, in 2019. [3]

Cavanagh won his first term as mayor in November 2021 against David Resnick, [5] succeeding Roy D. Buol, elected in 2005. [6] In his first term, Cavanagh restarted daily air service to Dubuque Regional Airport, increased pay for police and firefighters, and approved around 2,400 housing units. [7] Cavanagh won his second term as mayor, beating out Jason Davis, in November 2025. [8] While campaigning, he put emphasis on the housing issue and progress made during his first term while conceding that the city's funding of the airport was partially out of hand. [9]

Cavanagh is a registered Democrat. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 Crampton, Liz (April 12, 2023). "50 American mayors on the biggest issues facing their cities". Politico . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Mayor Brad Cavanagh". City of Dubuque . Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Brad Cavanagh running for Dubuque City Council". KWWL-TV . April 16, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  4. ↑ Wong, Allison (April 17, 2019). "Loras College professor announces bid for Dubuque City Council". KCRG-TV . Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Cavanagh wins Dubuque mayoral race". KCRG-TV . November 3, 2021. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  6. ↑ Howell, Michael (November 3, 2021). "Brad Cavanagh wins Dubuque Mayoral race". KGAN-TV . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ellis, Austin (March 21, 2025). "Dubuque Mayor Brad Cavanagh announces bid for re-election". KWWL-TV . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Dubuque's Brad Cavanaugh wins second term as mayor with 54% vote". KWWL-TV . November 4, 2025. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  9. ↑ Turnbough, Keegan (October 23, 2025). "How candidates for Dubuque mayor differ in their vision for the city's future". KCRG-TV . Retrieved December 21, 2025.
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