Eric Gjerde

American politician and educator
Eric Gjerde
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 74th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 11, 2021
Preceded byAshley Hinson
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic
Children3
EducationAugustana College (BA)
University of Iowa (MEd, MEd)
University of Northern Iowa (EdD)

Eric Gjerde is an American politician and educator who is a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 74th district. Elected in 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Early life and education

Gjerde earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and religion from Augustana College, a Master of Education in secondary education and another in educational administration from the University of Iowa, and a Doctor of Education from the University of Northern Iowa.[1][2]

Career

After earning his first master's degree, Gjerde worked as a teacher and EMT in Le Roy, Minnesota. As an EdD student, he worked as a special education teacher at Clear Creek Amana High School. He has since worked as a special education teacher and coach in the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Gjerde is a volunteer deputy with the Linn County, Iowa Sheriff's Office.[3]

In 2018, Gjerde was the Democratic nominee for district 67 in the Iowa House of Representatives, losing to Ashley Hinson. After Hinson announced that she would not seek re-election to the Iowa House and instead run for the United States House of Representatives, Gjerde declared his candidacy to succeed her. He did not face an opponent in the Democratic primary and defeated Republican nominee Sally Ann Abbott in the general election.[4][5]

Personal life

Gjerde and his wife, Amy, have three daughters.[6]

References

  1. ^ "MEET ERIC | Eric Gjerde | Iowa House District 67". ericgjerde. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  2. ^ "Gjerde: We can make Iowa work again". The Gazette. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  3. ^ Crowdpac (2018-08-10). "A special education teacher from Iowa is running against an abortion ban supporter". Medium. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  4. ^ "Eric Gjerde". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  5. ^ KWWL (2020-11-04). "Eric Gjerde wins bid for State House District 67 after second run". KWWL. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
  6. ^ Lynch, James Q. "Eric Gjerde ready to run again in Iowa House 67". The Gazette. Retrieved 2020-12-29.
Iowa House of Representatives
Preceded by
David Jacoby
 74th District
2023 – present 		Succeeded by
Preceded by 67th District
2021 – 2023 		Succeeded by
Craig Johnson
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  71. ▌Lindsay James (D)
  72. ▌Charles Isenhart (D)
  73. ▌Elizabeth Wilson (D)
  74. ▌Eric Gjerde (D)
  75. ▌Bob Kressig (D)
  76. ▌Derek Wulf (R)
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