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Travis Sitzmann

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Travis M. Sitzmann is an American politician.

Personal life, education, and early career

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Sitzmann's grandfather served three terms as a Plymouth County supervisor.[1]

Sitzmann was born and raised near Le Mars, Iowa, and attended Gehlen Catholic High School and the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a degree in political science.[2] After graduating from UNI, Sitzmann worked successively for Wells Enterprises and SmithCo Manufacturing in environmental health and safety, and The Travelers Companies as a risk consultant.[3]

Political career

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Sitzmann was a Plymouth County reserve sheriff's deputy.[4] Sitzmann defeated Noah Wieseler in the Republican Party primary for Iowa House District 13 in 2024.[5] Sitzmann won the general election as well, against the Democratic Party candidate Rosanne Plante and political independent Parker Hansen.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Moore, Allison (29 August 2024). "Travis Sitzmann vies for Iowa House District 13". Cherokee Chronicle Times. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  2. ^ Gottburg, Woody (17 March 2024). "SITZMANN TO SEEK IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 13 SEAT". KSCJ. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Decision 2024 Election Profile: Iowa House District 13 Candidate Travis Sitzmann". KTIV. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  4. ^ "SITZMANN TO SEEK IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 13 SEAT". KSUX. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  5. ^ McNett, Jared (5 June 2024). "Travis Sitzmann wins by double digits in Iowa House District 13 GOP primary". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  6. ^ Dreeszen, Dave (22 October 2024). "Three candidates compete for Iowa House District 13". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  7. ^ Rydgren, Eryn (2 January 2025). "Sitzmann advocates for local control, pushing for lower property taxes". Cherokee Chronicle Times. Retrieved 21 January 2025.