Brad Cavanagh

Brad Cavanagh (born 1978 or 1979)

Cavanagh worked as an associate professor at Loras College from 2010 to 2021.

Political career In 2018, Cavanagh attempted to run for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives against Lindsay James. He then ran for councilman of the fourth ward in Dubuque, advocating for increasing public–private partnerships, in 2019. succeeding Roy D. Buol, elected in 2005. In his first term, Cavanagh restarted daily air service to Dubuque Regional Airport, increased pay for police and firefighters, and approved around 2,400 housing units. Cavanagh won his second term as mayor, beating out Jason Davis, in November 2025. While campaigning, he put emphasis on the housing issue and progress made during his first term while conceding that the city's funding of the airport was partially out of hand. In 2026, Cavanagh opposed a bill in the Iowa Senate that would limit property taxes.

Cavanagh is a registered Democrat.