Beth Wessel-Kroeschell
2023 - Present
2027
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Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic Party) is a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 49. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Wessel-Kroeschell (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 49. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Beth Wessel-Kroeschell was born in Ames, Iowa. Wessel-Kroeschell graduated from Ames High School.[1] She earned a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Northern Iowa in 1985 and a master's degree in public administration from Iowa State University in 1987.[1][2] Wessel-Kroeschell's career experience includes working as an events coordinator with Reiman Gardens. She has served on the board of directors of Friendship Ark.[1]
Committee assignments
2023-2024
Wessel-Kroeschell was assigned to the following committees:
- House Appropriations Committee
- House Human Resources Committee, Ranking Member
- House Judiciary Committee
- Public Safety Committee
2021-2022
Wessel-Kroeschell was assigned to the following committees:
2019-2020
Wessel-Kroeschell was assigned to the following committees:
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Safety |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Environmental Protection |
| • Human Resources |
| • Public Safety |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Environmental Protection |
| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environmental Protection |
| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Wessel-Kroeschell served on the following committees:
| Iowa committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Administration and Rules, Chair |
| • Human Resources |
| • Judiciary |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell defeated Eric Cooper in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 49 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) | 74.0 | 7,485 | |
| Eric Cooper (L) | 26.0 | 2,635 | ||
| Total votes: 10,120 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 49 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | 100.0 | 371 | |
| Total votes: 371 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell won election in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 49 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) | 97.2 | 6,560 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 189 | ||
| Total votes: 6,749 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 49
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 49 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | 99.8 | 1,484 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 1,487 | ||||
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2020
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2020
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell defeated Eric Cooper in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 45 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) | 73.0 | 11,399 | |
| Eric Cooper (L) | 26.3 | 4,116 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 110 | ||
| Total votes: 15,625 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 45 on June 2, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | 99.9 | 3,619 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 3,624 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell defeated Ben Brown in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 45 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D) | 68.8 | 9,607 | |
 | Ben Brown (R) | 31.1 | 4,342 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 16 | ||
| Total votes: 13,965 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 45
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 45 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell | 100.0 | 2,511 | |
| Total votes: 2,511 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 45
Ben Brown advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 45 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Ben Brown | 100.0 | 446 |
| Total votes: 446 | ||||
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2016
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 18, 2016.
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell defeated Sondra Childs-Smith and Eric Cooper in the Iowa House of Representatives District 45 general election.[3][4]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Incumbent |
56.32% | 9,036 | |
| Republican | Sondra Childs-Smith | 35.72% | 5,730 | |
| Libertarian | Eric Cooper | 7.96% | 1,277 | |
| Total Votes | 16,043 | |||
| Source: Iowa Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 45 Democratic primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Incumbent (unopposed) | |
Sondra Childs-Smith ran unopposed in the Iowa House of Representatives District 45 Republican primary.[5][6]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | Sondra Childs-Smith (unopposed) | |
2014
Elections for the Iowa House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 14, 2014. Incumbent Beth Wessel-Kroeschell was unopposed in the Democratic primary and faced Eric Cooper (L) in the general election.[7][8][9] Incumbent Wessel-Kroeschell defeated Cooper in the general election.[10]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Incumbent |
75.6% | 6,445 | |
| Libertarian | Eric Cooper | 24.4% | 2,076 | |
| Total Votes | 8,521 | |||
2012
Wessel-Kroeschell ran in the 2012 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 45. Wessel-Kroeschell ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on June 5, 2012, and defeated Dane Nealson (R) and Eric Cooper (L) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Beth Wessel-Kroeschell Incumbent |
59.3% | 8,699 | |
| Republican | Dane Nealson | 34.6% | 5,081 | |
| Libertarian | Eric Cooper | 6.1% | 888 | |
| Total Votes | 14,668 | |||
2010
Wessel-Kroeschell won re-election to the 45th District seat against Karin Sevde (R). Wessel-Kroeschell had no opposition in the Democratic primary. The general election took place on November 2, 2010.[13]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
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4,396 | |||
| Karin Sevde (R) | 3,389 | |||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Wessel-Kroeschell was re-elected to the 45th District Seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, defeating Ryan Rhodes (R).[14] Wessel-Kroeschell raised $32,333 for her campaign, while Rhodes raised $10,039.[15]
| Iowa House of Representatives, District 45 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
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8,589 | |||
| Ryan Rhodes (R) | 6,168 | |||
Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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2020
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Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Wessel-Kroeschell is a Board Member of ACCESS and has been President/Vice President/Treasurer of her Church Council.[16]
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2023
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In 2023, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4.
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2022
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In 2022, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 24.
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2021
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In 2021, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 19.
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2020
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In 2020, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 to June 14. The session was suspended from March 16 through June 3.
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2019
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In 2019, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 through April 27.
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2018
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In 2018, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 through May 5.
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2017
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In 2017, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 through April 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 through April 29.
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2015
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In 2015, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 12 through June 5.
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2014
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In 2014, the 85th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 13 through May 2.
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2013
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In 2013, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 14 to May 23.
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2012
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In 2012, the 84th Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 9.[19]
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Iowa House of Representatives District 49 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Iowa Legislature, "Beth Wessel-Kroeschell - All Years," accessed May 15, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Beth Wessel-Kroeschell," accessed May 15, 2023
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "General Candidate List, 2016," accessed August 24, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 General Election Canvass Summary," accessed December 16, 2016
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing by Office," March 21, 2016
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Iowa Secretary of State, "2016 Primary Election Canvass Summary," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election candidate list," accessed March 18, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed June 30, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official general election candidate list," accessed July 7, 2014
- ↑ The Des Moines Register, "Election2014," accessed November 4, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official Primary Results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Department of Elections, "2012 Primary Candidates," accessed May 15, 2012
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed October 1, 2014
- ↑ Iowa Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Follow The Money, "Funds raised by 2008 Iowa House candidates," accessed April 7, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed April 8, 2014
- ↑ ACLU Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Legislative Report & Civil Liberties Scorecard," accessed July 11, 2017
- ↑ StateScape, "Session schedules," accessed August 2, 2014
- ↑ ACLU of Iowa, "Civil Liberties report card," accessed July 11, 2017
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Dave Deyoe (R) |
Iowa House of Representatives District 49 2023-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Iowa House of Representatives District 45 2005-2023 |
Succeeded by Brian Lohse (R) |
