Judd Lawler

Judd Lawler
Judd Lawler
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives; from the 91st district
	Incumbent
	Assumed office ; January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Brad Sherman
Personal details
Born	1972 (age 52–53); Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Ericka
Children	2

Judd C. Lawler (born 1972)^[1] is an American politician and lawyer.

Early life and career

Lawler was born into a family of educators,^[1] and began attending school in the H-L-V Community School District. He earned a bachelor's degree in history at Yale University, followed by a Juris Doctor at the Georgetown University Law Center. Lawler became an assistant United States attorney before deciding to return to Iowa to raise a family.^[2] As his wife Ericka established her career as a hand surgeon and joined the University of Iowa's Carver College of Medicine as faculty,^[3]^[4] Lawler became a stay-at-home dad to two children.^[2]

Lawler announced his candidacy for the Iowa House of Representatives in November 2023,^[5] and was endorsed by retiring legislator Brad Sherman in the 2024 Republican Party primary for District 91.^[6] He defeated Williamsburg mayor Adam Grier in the primary,^[7] and won the general election against Jay Gorsh.^[8]^[9]

^ ^a ^b Cohen, Olivia (25 October 2024). "Political newcomers face off for Iowa House District 91 seat". The Gazette. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ ^a ^b Whitaker, Winona (16 May 2024). "Former assistant U.S. attorney wants seat at Statehouse". Southeast Iowa Union. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ "Faculty Focus: Ericka Lawler, MD". Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. 21 May 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2025.
^ O'Reilly, Olivia C.; Wynn, Malynda S.; Kowalski, Heather R.; Staniforth, Katherine M. "2023 Dedication of the Iowa Orthopedic Journal: Ericka Lawler, MD". Iowa Orthopedic Journal. 43 (1): v–vii. PMC 10296477. PMID 37383876.
^ "Oxford conservative announces run for District 91". Southeast Iowa Union. 26 November 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ Barton, Tom (15 May 2024). "Meet the candidates: Two Republicans vie for open Iowa House seat". The Gazette. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ Hansen, Ryan (4 June 2024). "Lawler bests Williamsburg mayor, incumbent Levin dominates opponent in primary win". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ Hansen, Ryan (15 October 2024). "Meet the candidates running for House District 91 in Johnson and Iowa counties". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2025.
^ Hansen, Ryan (5 November 2024). "Lawler narrowly beats Gorsh in Iowa House District 91 in Iowa, Johnson counties". Iowa City Press-Citizen. Retrieved 18 February 2025.