Jerry Behn

Jerry Behn (born January 31, 1954) is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa Senate for the 24th district from 1997 to 2021.

Career Behn served as a Boone County supervisor from 1995 to 1996.

Behn served on the Senate Appropriations committee; the Senate Commerce committee; the Senate State Government committee; the Senate Environment & Energy Independence committee, and the Senate Ethics committee. He also served on the Senate Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee.

Behn was last re-elected in 2008 with 22,970 votes (57%), defeating Democratic opponent, former Iowa Senator Albert Sorensen.

Behn was a candidate for the 2010 Iowa gubernatorial election but withdrew, endorsing Terry Branstad.

Behn is a supporter of capital punishment, he has introduced a limited death penalty bill in each General Assembly since 1997. his latest attempt was in 2019.