Chris Cournoyer
Chris Cournoyer | |
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| 48th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| Assumed office December 16, 2024 | |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Amy Sinclair (acting) |
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office January 14, 2019 – December 16, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Rita Hart |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Constituency | 49th district (2019–2023) 35th district (2023–2024) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1970 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Texas, Austin (BA) |
Chris Cournoyer (born July 24, 1970) is an American politician who has served as the 48th lieutenant governor of Iowa since December 2024,[1] replacing Adam Gregg, who resigned from the role in September 2024.[2] A member of the Republican Party, Cournoyer previously served as an Iowa state senator from the 35th District from 2019 to 2024.[3]
Cournoyer has a background in computer science and website design, and has worked at a tech company.[4] She formerly served as the president of the Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board.[5]
Cournoyer has also served on several committees, including the Education Committee as vice chair, the Natural Resources and Environment Committee, the State Government Committee, and the Transportation Committee. She also served on the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, the Early Childhood Iowa State Board, and the Research and Development School Advisory Council.[6]
Cournoyer was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018. During her tenure, she held key leadership positions, including chairing the Education Budget Committee, where she oversaw the allocation of funds for Iowa's educational institutions. Additionally, she served as vice chair of the State Government Committee, playing a crucial role in shaping state government policies and procedures.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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| Republican | Chris Cournoyer | 13,305 | 54.9% | |||
| Democratic | Patti Robinson | 10,916 | 44.5% | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | ||||||
References
- ^ Opsahl, Robin (2024-12-16). "Sen. Chris Cournoyer appointed Iowa lieutenant governor • Iowa Capital Dispatch". Iowa Capital Dispatch. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ "Gov. Reynolds announces Chris Cournoyer as pick for lieutenant governor Monday morning". weareiowa.com. 2024-12-16. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ Agency, Iowa Legislative Services. "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Archived from the original on 2024-10-07. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ Fingerhut, Hannah. "Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appoints state Sen. Chris Cournoyer as her new lieutenant governor". ABC News. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ mvalley@qctimes.com, Megan Valley (2018-12-17). "'It's bittersweet': Pleasant Valley school board president prepares for new role in state Senate". The Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2024-12-17.
- ^ "State Senator". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2020-02-03.
- ^ "Canvass State" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. December 3, 2018. p. 88. Retrieved February 1, 2020.
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