Catelin Drey | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office September 15, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Rocky De Witt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1987or1988(age 37–38) North Dakota,U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Morningside University (BA) |
Catelin Drey (born 1987/1988) [1] is an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party,she is a member of the Iowa Senate from the first district.
Drey is from North Dakota. She moved to Sioux City,Iowa,to attend Morningside University. [2] Drey founded Moms for Iowa,a grassroots parent-led advocacy organization, [3] [4] and has been involved in various local organizations and charities,such as the Siouxland Growth Organization. [5]
In June 2025,incumbent state senator Rocky De Witt died of cancer,and a special election was called for August 26 later that year. Drey announced a campaign focused on accessible childcare,funding public education,protecting bodily autonomy,and supporting economic equality. [5] She faced Republican nominee Christopher Prosch,and won by a 10-point margin. [6] She also received more financial support than Prosch,with $260,000 in total funds,including $165,000 in campaign contributions,compared to Prosch total of $181,000,including $20,000 via donors. [7] [8] Drey's victory in the special election ended the supermajority Iowa Senate Republicans had previously held. [9] She also expressed interest in running for a full four-year term. [10] [11]
On September 15,2025,she was sworn in by Iowa Supreme Court Justice Matthew McDermott. [12]
Drey resides in Sioux City,Iowa,with her husband and their one child. [8]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Catelin Drey | 4,208 | 55.19% | +10.46% | |
| Republican | Christopher A. Prosch | 3,411 | 44.74% | −10.32% | |
| Scattering | 5 | 0.07% | −0.14% | ||
| Majority | 4,208 | 55.19% | |||
| Turnout | 7,624 | 100% | −54.51% | ||