Amy Sinclair
Amy Sinclair | |
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| Lieutenant Governor of Iowa Acting | |
| In office September 3, 2024 – December 16, 2024 | |
| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Adam Gregg |
| Succeeded by | Chris Cournoyer |
| President of the Iowa Senate | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Jake Chapman |
| Member of the Iowa Senate from the 12th district | |
| Assumed office January 14, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Pam Jochum |
| Constituency | 14th district (2013–2023) 12th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1975 (age 49–50) Unionville, Missouri [1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Boyd |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Indian Hills Community College (AA) |
| Website | State Senate website |
Amy Sinclair (born 1975) is an American politician, who is currently the Iowa State Senator from the 12th District. She has served in the Iowa Senate since 2013 and is a Republican.[2]
Career
[edit]As of June 2016, Sinclair currently serves on the following committees: Commerce, Education, and Judiciary, Government Oversight, and Rules and Administration.[2] She also serves on the Legislative Council and the Violence in Iowa Study Committee.[2]
In November 2022, after Jake Chapman lost his bid for re-election, his position as President of the Senate was left vacant. Sinclair was elected to that position by the Iowa Senate unanimously on January 9, 2023. She was then sworn in by Chief Justice Susan Christensen.[3][4]
In September 2024, following the resignation of Adam Gregg as lieutenant governor of Iowa, Sinclair succeeded to the position of acting lieutenant governor. She will remain in her acting position until Governor Kim Reynolds appoints a replacement to fill the vacancy, which she has expressed intent to do "later this fall."[5]
Sinclair won her senate elections in 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024 by more than 55% in each election. [6] [7] [8] [9] She ran unopposed in her 2020 election. [7]
Personal life
[edit]Sinclair is married to her husband, Boyd, and they have three sons.[2] She currently resides in Allerton, Iowa.[2]
Electoral history
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Sinclair | 23,075 | 66.7% | ||
| Democratic | Nancy Loew | 9,682 | 27.98% | ||
| Majority | 23,075 | 66.7% | |||
| Turnout | 34,592 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Sinclair | 24,623 | 78.68% | ||
| Write-ins | 6667 | 21.3% | |||
| Majority | 24, 623 | 78.68% | |||
| Turnout | 31,294 | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Sinclair | 19,482 | 65.88% | ||
| Independent | Ruth Smith | 6,755 | 22.84% | ||
| Majority | 24, 623 | 78.68% | |||
| Turnout | 31,294 | ||||
| Republican gain from Independent | Swing | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Amy Sinclair | 17,141 | 58.17% | ||
| Democratic Party | Dick Schrad | 11,011 | 37.36% | ||
| Majority | 17,141 | 58.17% | |||
| Turnout | 29,465 | ||||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Amy Sinclair". legis.iowa.gov. 2025-01-31. Retrieved 2025-01-31.
- ^ a b c d e "State Senator". Archived from the original on 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2017-02-04.
- ^ "STATE OF IOWA Senate Journal MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023" (PDF).
- ^ "Iowa Republicans choose Amy Sinclair as Senate president after Jake Chapman's election loss". The Des Moines Register.
- ^ Fingerhut, Hannah (September 3, 2024). "Iowa lieutenant governor resigns to take over state lobby group representing bankers". ABC News.
- ^ a b "2024 Canvass Summary" (PDF). sos.iowa.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "2020 Canvass Summary" (PDF). sos.iowa.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "2016 Canvass Summary" (PDF). sos.iowa.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "2012 Canvass Summary" (PDF). sos.iowa.gov. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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