J. Brent Siegrist (born September 30, 1952) is an American politician from the state of Iowa. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Iowa House of Representatives for twenty years, non-consecutively, ten of which he filled the role of Speaker.

Career

Prior to getting into politics, Siegrist worked as a high school teacher. He was first elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in the 1984 elections.[1] He served as Speaker of the Iowa House.[2]

Siegrist announced he would not seek reelection to the Iowa House in 2002, choosing instead to run for a seat in the United States House of Representatives. He lost in the Republican primary to Steve King.[1][3]

Since leaving the Iowa House, Siegrist has worked for the Iowa Area Education Agencies. In 2013, he announced he would run for mayor of Council Bluffs, Iowa.[2] He lost the election to Matt Walsh, a fellow Republican.[4]

In 2020 Siegrist rejoined the Iowa House of Representatives, representing district 16.

Personal

Siegrist and his wife, Valerie, have two children.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b The Daily Reporter – Google News Archive Search
  2. ^ a b c "Former Iowa House Speaker Brent Siegrist to run for Bluffs mayor". Omaha.com. May 29, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  3. ^ Giroux, Gregory L. (July 5, 2002). "King Promises Rightward Movement for Iowa". Congressional Quarterly. Archived from the original on January 30, 2004. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "Continuity the key to Matt Walsh's victory in Council Bluffs mayor's race". Omaha.com. November 6, 2013. Archived from the original on December 20, 2013. Retrieved December 20, 2013.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by 19th District
2023 – present 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 16th District
2023 – present 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
 84th District
1993 – 2003 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
 99th District
1985 – 1993 		Succeeded by
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