Mike Sexton (politician)
Mike Sexton | |
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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Director of Iowa's Rural Development | |
| Assumed office September 19, 2025 | |
| Appointed by | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Kate Sand (acting) |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
| In office January 12, 2015 – September 19, 2025[1][2] | |
| Succeeded by | Wendy Larson |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office January 11, 1999 – January 12, 2003 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1961 Fort Dodge, Iowa, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Becky |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Iowa Lakes Community College |
| Occupation | Farmer/Environmental Consultant |
Michael Sexton (born August 22, 1961) is an American politician who served in the Iowa House of Representatives as a Republican representative for District 7 from 2015 to 2025.
Sexton was born in Fort Dodge and attended Iowa Lakes Community College. He is a farmer. A Republican, he also served in the Iowa State Senate from 1999 to 2003 (7th district).[3][4]
He resigned his Iowa House seat to accept an appointment, from Donald Trump, to be the Director of Iowa's Rural Development under the USDA.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b "Iowa state representative resigns to accept appointment by President Trump". KCCI. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ a b "Mike Sexton appointed as Iowa Rural Development director". Iowa Capital Dispatch. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
- ^ "State Senator". Iowa Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
- ^ "Representative Mike Sexton's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved October 21, 2019.