(Des Moines) — Iowa House Representative Mike Sexton (R-Rockwell City), has submitted his letter of resignation from the Iowa House, effective today, September 19, 2025, as he accepted a position appointed by President Trump.
“It truly has been an honor to serve for House District 7 and the people of Iowa as a State Representative,” said Sexton. “I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of my constituents over these years, and for the opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues to advance meaningful legislation. I carry with me immense gratitude for the experiences, relationships, and progress we’ve achieved together.”
Speaker of the Iowa House Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford) said he was a steadfast leader for the Iowa agriculture community.
“Representative Sexton’s commitment, and his tireless work ethic will leave a lasting impact,” Grassley said. “Mike’s steadfast leadership for Iowa’s agriculture community will be missed. His advocacy for our farmers and rural communities has helped strengthen our state’s backbone. I wish him the very best.”
Sexton was first elected to serve in 2014 and served as the Chair for the House Agriculture Committee since 2022. There will be a special election to be set and announced by Governor Kim Reynolds.