Devon Wood

Devon Wood is an American politician who has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2023, representing the 17th district as a Republican.

Personal life Wood's father is a farmer, and her mother is a teacher. She graduated from Shenandoah High School in Shenandoah, Iowa in 2015, and is a resident of New Market, Iowa. and also played softball for the Simpson College Storm.

Political career While attending college, Wood led the Simpson College Republicans and was vice chair and later chair of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans. She also worked for state legislators Clel Baudler and Mary Ann Hanusa.

After incumbent legislator Matt Windschitl was redistricted from District 17 of the Iowa House of Representatives and Cecil Dolecheck announced his retirement, Wood decided to run for office. She defeated Paul Dykstra, who previously served as a Ringgold County supervisor, in the Republican Party primary. Wood won the general election against Pat Shipley, a teacher, and mayor of Nodaway, Iowa, affiliated with the Democratic Party.

Committee assignments Wood serves on the following committees in the General Assembly:

Natural Resources (chair) Economic Growth and Technology (vice chair) Appropriations Health and Human Services Transportation