Jon Dunwell

Jon Dunwell is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 38th district.

In October 2021, Dunwell was elected in a special election to succeed Wes Breckenridge. Dunwell's win on October 12, 2021, over Newton City Councilman Steve Mullan flipped the 29th Iowa House district seat to Republican from Democrat in the special election.

Career Prior to entering politics, Dunwell worked as a pastor in Orlando, Florida and Minnesota. He also worked as the vice president of two financial services firms. He later relocated to his wife's hometown of Newton, Iowa.

Dunwell was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in an October 2021 special election, succeeding Wes Breckenridge in the 29th district. Dunwell announced his upcoming retire at the end of the 2026 Legislative session, and gave his retirement speech at the Iowa House of Representatives on April 7th.

Committee assignments As of January 2026, Dunwell serves on the following committees in the Iowa House.

Administration and Rules (vice chair) Agriculture Judiciary State Government Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee International Relations Committee

Personal life Dunwell was born in 1966 in St. Cloud, Minnesota and was raised in Shakopee. He attended Bethany Global University and Crown College (Minnesota). Dunwell married his wife, Christie, on August 4, 1990. Together, they have two sons. He is the Director of outreach and engagement at the Family Leader and pastor of Gateway Church Monroe.