Erik Helland
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| Erik Helland | |
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 69th district |
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| In office 2009–2013 |
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| Preceded by | Walt Tomenga |
| Succeeded by | Jake Highfill |
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| Born | May 16, 1980 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Johnston, Iowa |
| Alma mater | Drake University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Religion | Lutheran |
| Website | Campaign Website |
Erik Helland (born May 16, 1980) is a lawyer and a former Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives.[1] He represented the 69th district, which includes Grimes, Johnston, Polk City, Saylorville, Alleman, Elkhart, and parts of Sheldahl, from 2009 to 2013.[1] He was the state director for Tim Pawlenty's 2012 presidential campaign in Iowa.[2]
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Early life and career
Erik Helland grew up on his family's farm.[3] He graduated from Ballard High School and then went on to earn his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology and his Juris Doctor from Drake University.[1][3] He works for a bank as a compliance officer.[1] He is a former president of the Grimes Lions club and a former board member of the Des Moines Young Variety.[3] He attends St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.[1]
Political career
Erik Helland was an Iowa field staffer for John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign.[2] In 2008, he decided to run to represent the 69th district in the Iowa House of Representatives.[1] He faced Richard Sosalla in the general election and won with 61% of the vote. He was re-elected in 2010 without opposition. He was the Midwest political director for former New York Governor George Pataki’s 21st Century Political Action Committee.[2] He was the Iowa state director for Tim Pawlenty's 2012 presidential campaign.[2] He was also the majority whip in the Iowa House of Representatives.[1] In 2012, he lost reelection in the Republican primary to Jake Highfill.[4]
Committee assignments
- Administration and Rules
- Legislative Council
- Local Government
- State Government
- Ways and Means
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Jake Highfill | 622 | 52.1 | ||
| Republican | Erik Helland | 572 | 47.9 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Erik Helland | 14,681 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Erik Helland | 14,228 | 61.0 | ||
| Democratic | Richard Sosalla | 9,111 | 39.0 | ||
References
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- ↑ http://electionresults.sos.iowa.gov/default.aspx?eid=22
