Carter Nordman
Carter Nordman | |
|---|---|
 Nordman in 2021 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Hagenow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 27, 1998 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Northern Iowa (BBA) |
Carter F. Nordman (born May 27, 1998) is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 47th district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021. Nordman is the youngest state legislator in Iowa and one of the youngest in the United States.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]A native of Adel, Iowa, Nordman graduated from Adel DeSoto Minburn High School. Nordman earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Northern Iowa.[2]
Career
[edit]Shortly after his high school graduation, Nordman ran for mayor of Adel against incumbent Jim Peters, losing narrowly in a closely contested election.[3] From 2017 to 2019, Nordman served as a Legislative Assistant for members of the Iowa House of Representatives. He also previously served as Chair of the Adel Parks and Recreation Board.
Iowa House of Representatives
[edit]Nordman was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021. Nordman serves as vice chair of the House Ways and Means Committee.[4] Nordman is also a member of the Human Rights Board.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Iowa's Youngest Lawmakers Hope to Bring Fresh Perspective to the Statehouse". who13.com. 2021-01-06. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ Kwan, Alaina (2021-01-11). "Carter Nordman will make history today, becoming the youngest Iowa House Representative". KWWL. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Meet the Candidates for Mayor of Adel: Jim Peters and Carter Nordman". Raccoon Valley Radio - The One to Count On. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Carter Nordman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-28.
- ^ "Representative Carter F. Nordman".