Jason Gearhart

Jason Gearhart
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 64th district
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Preceded byAnne Osmundson
Personal details
Born (1983-08-16) August 16, 1983
PartyRepublican
SpouseKaylea Gearhart
Children2
Alma materUpper Iowa University
ProfessionEnvironmental Specialist, Iowa DNR
Websitegearhartforiowa64.com

Jason Gearhart (born August 16, 1983) is an American politician. A member of the Republican party, he has served as the Iowa State Representative for its 64th district since 2025.

Iowa House of Representatives

In 2024, Gearhart ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 64. He defeated Ian Zahren, 67% to 32%.[1]

For the 91st General Assembly, Gearhart serves on the following committees:

  • Iowa House Agriculture Committee[2]
  • Natural Resources Committee[2]
  • Public Safety Committee[2]
  • House Veterans Affairs Committee, Vice Chair[2]
  • Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee[2]

Personal life

Gearhart was born in Manchester, Iowa.[3] He was raised in Dundee, Iowa. His father Terry is a farmer, and his mother, Rhonda works at nursing care facility. Gearhart has two sisters.

He graduated from West Delaware High School in 2001 where he was active in the local FFA chapter. After graduating, he enlisted in the United States army, serving active duty for five years as a military police officer and investigator. He was stationed at Camp Page and Camp Casey South Korea and Fort Belvoir, Virginia.[3]

In 2014, he received his bachelor's degree in public administration from Upper Iowa University.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Jason Gearhart". Ballotpedia. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  2. ^ a b c d e Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "State Representative". www.legis.iowa.gov. Archived from the original on March 6, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2026.
  3. ^ a b c District 64, Gearhart for Iowa. "Gearhart for Iowa District 64". Gearhart for Iowa District 64. Retrieved January 21, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)