US EditionIowa House Democrats choose Brian Meyer as new leader
- Iowa House Democrats elected Brian Meyer from Des Moines as their new minority leader following the 2025 legislative session adjournment.
- Meyer replaces Jennifer Konfrst, who is stepping down to run for Congress in Iowa's 3rd District held by Republican Zach Nunn.
- Meyer, 51, a former assistant attorney general and Iowa National Guard member, plans to focus on economic issues and recruit candidates in smaller communities like Marshalltown and Newton.
- He stated that many people are struggling financially between paychecks and intends to concentrate on everyday economic concerns, such as increasing property tax rates and overall living expenses, to present a Democratic alternative to current Republican measures.
- Meyer’s leadership signals a push for Democrats to regain seats in key districts and present voters a clearer economic message ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Rep. Brian Meyer to take over as Iowa House minority leader after 2025 session
Rep. Brian Meyer of Des Moines said House Democrats will be “more aggressive” on showing Iowans alternatives to Republican policies at the Legislature under his leadership as House minority leader. “People are living paycheck to paycheck,” Meyer told reporters Thursday.…
Des Moines Democrat to be next Iowa House MInority Leader - Radio Iowa
Democrats in the Iowa House have selected a lawmaker from Des Moines as their next minority leader. Once the 2025 legislative session ends, State Representative Brian Meyer will replace House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst, who is running for congress. Meyer said House Democrats will have a “different conversation with voters” over the next couple of […]
33 House Democrats elect new leaders
(Radio Iowa) – Democrats in the Iowa House have selected a lawmaker from Des Moines as their next minority leader. Once the 2025 legislative session ends, State Representative Brian Meyer will replace House Democratic Leader Jennifer Konfrst, who is running for congress. Meyer says House Democrats will have a different conversation with voters over the next couple of years. https://www.kjan.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/RIkayBMelected3.mp3 Meye…
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