Sandy Salmon is an American politician, military veteran, and farm manager. Salmon is a

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member of the

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from

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and previously served on the

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as the Representative from District 63 from 2013 to 2023.

Early life

On October 23, 1955, Salmon was born in Oklahoma. Salmon's father was Dwight Puttmann, who served in the U.S. military and stationed at Army base in Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. Salmon's mother was Sally Puttmann. Salmon has a sister. They have a family farm in northwest Iowa. In 1973, Salmon graduated from Kinsley-Pierson High School.

Education

In 1977, Salmon earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from

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Career

In 1977, Salmon served in the

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, until 1980. As a home educator, Salmon provided K-12 education to her children. In 2011, Salmon became a legislative clerk in the Iowa State Senate. On November 6, 2012, Salmon's political career began when she won the election and became a member of the

for District 63. Salmon defeated Bill Heckroth with 50.3% of the votes. On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Salmon won the election and continued serving as a member of

for District 63. Salmon defeated Teresa Meyer with 58.1% of the votes. On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Salmon won the election and continued serving District 63. Salmon defeated Teresa Meyer again. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Salmon won the election and continued serving District 63. Salmon defeated Eric Stromberg. Salmon serves as the chairperson of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Salmon also serves as a member of Education Committee, Human Resources Committee, and Public Safety Committee. Salmon manages a farm with her sister.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Personal life

Salmon's husband is Matt Salmon, a helicopter pilot and a retired Army National Guard. They have three children. They received their home-schooled education K-12. Salmon and her family live in Janesville, Iowa.

References

External links

Sandy Salmon's Official Website

Representative Sandy Salmon at legis.iowa.gov

Sandy Salmon at Submariners Memorial Highway ceremony
{{DEFAULTSORT:Salmon, Sandy Female United States Marine Corps personnel Republican Party members of the Iowa House of Representatives Military personnel from Iowa Living people People from Bremer County, Iowa Women state legislators in Iowa People from Janesville, Iowa 1955 births 21st-century American legislators 21st-century American women politicians