Dan Kelley
Dan Kelley (Democratic Party) was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 29. He assumed office on January 1, 2011. He left office on January 1, 2017.
Kelley (Republican Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 46. He lost in the Republican convention on June 27, 2022.
Kelley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Dan Kelley was born in Marshalltown, Iowa. Kelley earned his B.A. in communication studies from the University of Iowa in 1993. His professional experience includes working as a realtor, sales associate for First Choice Realty, and owning a DJ company. Kelley has been affiliated with the YMCA, American Cancer Society, and Best Buddies Iowa.[1]
Committee assignments
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Kelley served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • State Government |
| • Ways and Means |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Kelley served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Ways and Means |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Kelley served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Education |
| • Environmental Protection |
| • Ethics |
| • Natural Resources |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 46
Dan Gehlbach defeated Bridget Carberry Montgomery in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 46 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Dan Gehlbach (R) | 55.6 | 8,009 | |
| Bridget Carberry Montgomery (D) | 44.3 | 6,393 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 13 | ||
| Total votes: 14,415 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 46
Bridget Carberry Montgomery advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 46 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Bridget Carberry Montgomery | 99.9 | 1,350 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 1 | ||
| Total votes: 1,351 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 46
No candidate advanced from the primary.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
 | Jeremy Freeman | 32.4 | 584 | |
| Dan Kelley | 25.6 | 461 | ||
| Dan Gehlbach | 24.7 | 445 | ||
| Esperance Hope Ikora | 9.1 | 163 | |
| Dave Dicks | 8.1 | 146 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 2 | ||
| Total votes: 1,801 | ||||
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Republican convention
Republican convention for Iowa House of Representatives District 46
Dan Gehlbach defeated Dave Dicks, Jeremy Freeman, Esperance Hope Ikora, and Dan Kelley in the Republican convention for Iowa House of Representatives District 46 on June 27, 2022.
Candidate | ||
| Dave Dicks (R) | |
| Jeremy Freeman (R) | |
| ✔ | Dan Gehlbach (R) | |
| Esperance Hope Ikora (R) | |
| Dan Kelley (R) | ||
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Note: Since no candidates received at least 35% of the vote in the Republican primary on June 7, 2022, a convention was held on June 27 to choose the nominee. Dan Gehlbach was chosen as the nominee at the convention with about 55% of the vote. Dave Dicks received 17%, Jeremy Freeman had 12%, Esperance Hope Ikora earned 11%, and Dan Kelley received 6%.[2]
2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Wesley Breckenridge defeated Patrick Payton and Dan Kelley in the Iowa House of Representatives District 29 general election.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 29 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Wesley Breckenridge |
51.01% | 7,903 | |
| Republican | Patrick Payton | 37.64% | 5,831 | |
| Stand Up To Bullies | Dan Kelley | 11.35% | 1,758 | |
| Total Votes | 15,492 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Wesley Breckenridge defeated incumbent Dan Kelley in the Iowa House of Representatives District 29 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 29 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Wesley Breckenridge |
65.11% | 1,594 | |
| Democratic | Dan Kelley Incumbent | 34.89% | 854 | |
| Total Votes | 2,448 | |||
Patrick Payton ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 29 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 29 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Patrick Payton (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Dan Kelley was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Patrick Payton was unopposed in the Republican primary. Kelley faced Payton in the general election.[7][8][9] Incumbent Kelley defeated Payton in the general election, and will keep his seat.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Dan Kelley Incumbent |
53.8% | 6,557 | |
| Republican | Patrick Payton | 46.2% | 5,628 | |
| Total Votes | 12,185 | |||
2012
Kelley ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 29. Kelley ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Gabe Swersie in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Dan Kelley Incumbent |
62.4% | 9,831 | |
| Republican | Gabe Swersie | 37.6% | 5,927 | |
| Total Votes | 15,758 | |||
2010
Kelley won election to the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Gabriel Swersie (R) in the November 2 general election.[13] Kelley replaced former Representative Paul Bell on the November ballot. Bell passed away in June 2010.
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 41 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Dan Kelley (D)
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5,869 | |||
| Gabriel Swersie (R) | 5,595 | |||
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Dan Kelley completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Kelley's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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I grew up in Newton which was a strong union town. I felt compelled to serve in the Iowa House to fight for working families like mine as my hometown lost thousands of good paying jobs. I proudly served six years as State Representative l, and was elected by my constituents to serve them three times. Some people are born in the church, and others find Jesus. I saw the Light. The unions and Democrat Party turned on me for putting my constituents first, fighting against the gas tax and showing a strong Conservative streak. I saw the same Democrat party and union bosses betray hard-working families, like mine, and the neighbors who elected me. It caused me to reconsider the party I’d been raised in and make a sharp right turn. I’m ready to go back to the Capitol in Des Moines on behalf of my neighbors in Grimes, Urbandale, Granger, Woodward, and Bouton.
- Lowest taxes for working families and small businesses
- Support for Veterans/Law Enforcement
- Pro Life-Personhood/Pro Gun
Ronald Reagan found his way to the Republican Party. I’ve had a similar experience as a former Democrat.
Must be a good listener
I am an excellent listener and I respond to constituent needs and concerns.
Listen to constituents’ needs and concerns and respond accordingly.
I’d like to be considered a person who worked hard to help others.
I was six-years old during the Bicentennial. I remember the parades and celebrations.
I worked at KCOB Radio in Newton, Iowa, as a disc jockey while in high school.
The Bible. It has all the answers.
“Proud to be an American” - Lee Greenwood
Working together and checks and balances
Iowa must keep agriculture strong and support farmers.
Limits checks and balances
Yes, friendships and good working relationships are essential.
Iowa has an excellent system.
Agriculture, Natural Resources, various budget committees
It’s always rewarding to help individual constituents with issues specific to their lives and experiences.
"Three tomatoes are walking down the street -- a poppa tomato, a momma tomato, and a little baby tomato. Baby tomato starts lagging behind. Poppa tomato gets angry, goes over to the baby tomato, and squishes him... and says, 'Catch up.' "
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Endorsements
2016 presidential endorsement
✓ Kelley endorsed Martin O'Malley for the Democratic primary in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.[14]
- See also: Endorsements for Martin O'Malley
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2017
In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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2012
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In 2012, the 84th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.[17]
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
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Candidate Iowa House of Representatives District 46 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 9, 2022
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "Dan Gehlbach, Waukee School Board member, wins Republican nomination for House District 46," June 27, 2022
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ The Des Moines Register, "Election2014," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Des Moines Register, "Martin O'Malley announces 17 Iowa endorsements," September 8, 2015
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed August 2, 2014
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Civil Liberties report card," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nate Willems (D) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 29 2013–2017 |
Succeeded by Wesley Breckenridge (D) |
| Preceded by Paul Bell |
Iowa House of Representatives District 41 2011–2013 |
Succeeded by Jo Oldson (D) |
