Nelson Joel Fry (born June 18, 1974)[1] is the Iowa State Representative from the 24th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Fry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and was raised and resides in Osceola. He has a B.A. from Simpson College a M.S.W. and an Aging Studies Certificate from the University of Iowa School of Social Work.
Joel Fry | |
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 Fry in 2021 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Reasoner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 18, 1974 (age 50) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Osceola, Iowa |
| Education | Simpson College University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Therapist, educator, consultant, speaker |
| Website | legis.iowa.gov/... |
As of January 2013[update], Fry serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Administration and Rules, Education, Human Resources, Labor, and Public Safety committees. He also serves as an Assistant Leader for the House Republican caucus.
Biography
editFry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised in Osceola.[2] He is a strong advocate for the rights of adoptive parents.[3] He is the adoptive parent of five children.[4]
In 2018, Rep. Fry's brother, Kenny Fry and wife Kelly were arrested on charges stemming from their abuse and neglect of their two children adopted from Ghana.[5] In 2019, the couple pled guilty.[6]
Electoral history
edit*incumbent
| Election | Political result | Candidate | Party | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [7] District 95 Turnout: 3,307 | Republican | Joel Fry | Republican | 1,754 | 53.04% | ||
| J.R. Cornett | Republican | 1,065 | 32.20% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [8] District 95 Turnout: 11,246 | Republican gain from Democratic | Joel Fry | Republican | 6,191 | 55.05% | ||
| Michael J. Reasoner* | Democratic | 4,732 | 42.08% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [9] District 27 Turnout: 1,754 | Republican | Joel Fry* | Republican | 1,473 | 83.98% | ||
| James Demichelis, Jr. | Republican | 249 | 14.20% | ||||
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [10] District 27 Turnout: 14,119 | Republican (newly redistricted) | Joel Fry* | Republican | 8,230 | 58.29% | ||
| Ruth Eileen Smith | Independent | 3,977 | 28.17% | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Joel Fry biography". Iowa House Republicans. Archived from the original on October 22, 2018. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ "Joel Fry". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
- ^ "Iowa Legislature considers bill on adoption leave benefits". March 22, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Adoption leave benefits considered". The Hawk Eye. March 23, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Iowa couple charged with neglecting 2 adopted children". The Des Moines Register. June 15, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Iowa Couple Who Starved and Abused Their Black Adopted Children Get 2 Years Probation, No Jail Time After Guilty Plea". Retrieved August 18, 2020.
- ^ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 136. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 114. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
- ^ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 73. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
External links
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- Representative Joel Fry official Iowa General Assembly site
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics