Brad Zaun

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Zaun won with 23,190 votes, running unopposed. [2]

2010

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Zaun delivering a concession speech after losing his 2010 congressional campaign

In the 3rd District Republican primary, he won with 42% of the vote in a crowded seven-candidate field to face the district's Democratic incumbent, Leonard Boswell. [3]

Zaun eventually lost to the incumbent Boswell 46% to 51%.[ citation needed ]

2014

After Republican Tom Latham of the newly-redistricted 3rd congressional district announced his retirement, Zaun ran to succeed him. Despite finishing first in the Republican primary with 10,522 votes (24.7%), he did not clear the 35% necessary to avoid a nominating convention. At the convention, after five ballots, Zaun was defeated by David Young, who had come fifth in the primary with 6,604 votes (15.5%).

On July 4, Zaun voiced his disappointment and suggested he would leave the Republican Party, leading some to encourage him to run for the seat as an Independent. He had previously announced that he would introduce legislation to hold runoff primary elections instead of conventions. [4] On July 10, Zaun announced that despite his frustrations, he would not leave the Republican Party or run as an Independent. [5]

2022

Immediately after the Roe V Wade reversal was revealed by the Supreme Court of the United States, tens of demonstrators at the Iowa Capital shared Zaun's opinion that Iowa should quickly enact extreme measures before the public has a chance to voice their opinion through the voting process by calling a special session of the Iowa Legislature. [6]

On February 19, 2021, Zaun was found with a handgun at the Des Moines International Airport. The Des Moines Police Department confirmed that the gun was found on the Republican senator during his screening. Police said Zaun does have a permit to carry. Zaun was cited for violating Iowa ordinance 22-55. [7]

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References

  1. Zamudio-Suaréz, Fernanda (January 13, 2017). "Lawmakers in 2 States Propose Bills to Cut Tenure". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved January 13, 2017. In Iowa, Mr. Zaun's bill focuses specifically on getting rid of tenure in public universities and community colleges, giving the Iowa Board of Regents more power.
  2. 2008 Canvass Archived 2009-03-25 at the Wayback Machine , Iowa Secretary of State
  3. Dems Fear Boswell's GOP Opponent Archived March 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine House Race Hotline. National Journal, July 29, 2010
  4. "Republican some say was 'robbed' in election weighs abandoning GOP". The Des Moines Register. July 4, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  5. "Brad Zaun staying with GOP despite frustrations". The Des Moines Register. July 10, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
  6. Bowman, Beau (2022-06-25). "Anti-abortion supporters rally at the Iowa State Capitol". KCCI. Retrieved 2022-06-27.
  7. Muller, Sarah (2021-02-20). "Officials find handgun on state senator at Des Moines Airport". KCCI. Retrieved 2021-02-20.


Brad Zaun
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President pro tempore of the Iowa Senate
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Iowa Senate
Preceded by President pro tempore
2021 – present
Succeeded by
Preceded by 22nd District
2023 – present
Succeeded by
Preceded by
20th District
2013 – 2023
Succeeded by
Preceded by 32nd District
2021 – present
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