Megan Jones (née Hess, born 1988) is an American politician from Iowa. Jones is a

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member of

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from District 6 and has been a Representative since 2013.

Early life

In 1988, Jones was born as Megan Hess in

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. In 2005, Jones graduated from Spencer High School.

Education

Jones earned a bachelor's degree in Law, Politics, and Society from

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. In 2011, Jones earned her JD degree from

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Career

In 2005, while Jones was in high school, she was a page for Representative

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. While Jones was attended college, she was a clerk for

. Jones is an attorney with Hemphill Law Office. On November 6, 2012, Jones won the election and became a Republican member of

for District 2. Jones defeated Steve Bomgaars, a teacher from her high school, with 56.5% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Jones won the election and continued serving District 2. Jones defeated Terry Manwarren and write-in candidates with 86.9% of the votes. At age 26 in 2013, Jones was one of the three youngest legislators. As a mother with a baby, she was working as a legislator who also brought her baby to work. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Jones won the election, and continued serving District 2. Jones ran an unopposed election. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Jones won the election, and continued serving District 2. Jones defeated Ryan Odor with 66.0% of the votes.

Committee assignments

, Jones serves on the following committees in the Iowa House. * Environmental Protection (chair) * Judiciary * Local Government * Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee * Administrative Rules Review Committee She has endorsed Florida Senator

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for

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Electoral history

Personal life

In 2014, Jones married Will Jones, a farmer. They have two child, Anchor Jones and Alma Jones (born January 2018). Jones and her family live in Sioux Rapids, Iowa.

References

External links

Representative Megan Jones official Iowa General Assembly site
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Financial information (state office)
at the National Institute for Money in State Politics
Megan Jones at Iowaschoolfinance.com

Megan Hess 2012 Winner of The 45 Most Adored Republican Women Under 45

Megan Lee Hess Jones at vote-ia.org

Megan Jones at spencersignal.com
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