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Adam Gregg
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| 47th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| In office May 25, 2017 – September 3, 2024 Acting: May 25, 2017 – January 18, 2019 |
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| Governor | Kim Reynolds |
| Preceded by | Kim Reynolds |
| Succeeded by | Chris Cournoyer |
| Public Defender of Iowa | |
| In office December 8, 2014 – May 25, 2017 |
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| Governor | Terry Branstad |
| Preceded by | Kurt Swaim (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Larry Johnson |
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| Born | April 26, 1983 Hawarden, Iowa, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Cari Gregg |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Central College, Iowa (BA) Drake University (JD) |
Adam Gregg was born on April 26, 1983. He is an American politician. From 2019 to 2024, he served as the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. Before that, he was the acting lieutenant governor from 2017 to 2019. Gregg is a member of the Republican Party. He also worked as the Public Defender for Iowa from 2014 to 2017.
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Adam Gregg: A Public Servant
Early Life and Education
Adam Gregg was born in Hawarden, Iowa. He went to Central College and graduated in 2006. He earned a degree in political science and history.
After college, he attended Drake University Law School from 2006 to 2009. He studied law there and graduated with high honors.
Starting His Career
While in college, Gregg gained experience by working with important government groups. He interned with the United States Department of Defense and the United States Congress. He also worked with the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Later, while studying law, he helped Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady with legal research.
In 2014, Gregg ran for Attorney General of Iowa. He was the Republican candidate but lost the election to Tom Miller.
On December 8, 2014, Governor Terry Branstad chose Adam Gregg to be the Iowa State Public Defender. A Public Defender is a lawyer who helps people who cannot afford legal help.
Serving Iowa as Lieutenant Governor
When Governor Terry Branstad became the United States Ambassador to China, the previous lieutenant governor, Kim Reynolds, became the new governor.
What is a Lieutenant Governor?
A lieutenant governor is like a vice president for a state. They are second in command to the governor. They help the governor and can take over if the governor leaves office.
Because of some rules in Iowa's constitution, Governor Reynolds first appointed Adam Gregg as "acting" lieutenant governor on May 25, 2017. This meant he had all the duties of the lieutenant governor but was not officially in the line to become governor.
In 2018, Governor Reynolds chose Adam Gregg to be her running mate for the next election. They won the election together. Adam Gregg officially became the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa on January 18, 2019.
Gregg served as Lieutenant Governor until September 3, 2024. He resigned to become the president and chief executive officer of the Iowa Bankers Association.
Life Outside of Work
Adam Gregg is married to his high school sweetheart, Cari. They have two children named Jackson and Lauren.
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