About Jerry Behn
Born 1954. Jerry Behn is an American politician.
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.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jerry Behn's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jerry Behn's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Jerry Behn?
American politician
When was Jerry Behn born?
Jerry Behn was born on 31 January 1954 in Boone County.
What is Jerry Behn's occupation?
Jerry Behn is a politician.
What nationality is Jerry Behn?
Jerry Behn is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jerry Behn. https://biography.guide/jerry-behn/
MLA: "Jerry Behn." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jerry-behn/.
Chicago: "Jerry Behn." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jerry-behn/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC