Eddie Andrews (politician) facts for kids
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Eddie Andrews
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Andrews in 2021
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| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 43rd district |
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| Assumed office January 11, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Karin Derry |
| Constituency | District 43 - (2023-Present) District 39 - (2021-2023) |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Iowa |
| Occupation | Politician |
Eddie Andrews (born May 31, 1966) is an American politician. He serves as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 43rd district. He was first elected in November 2020 and started his term in 2021.
About Eddie Andrews
Eddie Andrews lives in Johnston, Iowa. He went to the University of Iowa and earned a degree there. He works in the technology field.
Andrews is married to Betty Andrews. As of 2023, Betty Andrews is the Director of the NAACP Chapter for Iowa and Nebraska.
Serving in the Iowa House
Andrews was elected to the Iowa House on November 3, 2020. He won against the previous representative, Karin Derry.
As a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, Andrews works on several important committees:
- House Commerce Committee
- Public Safety Committee
- House Veterans Affairs Committee
He also serves as the Vice Chair for the Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations. This means he helps lead discussions about money for health and human services.
The 2020 Election
During his campaign for the 2020 election, Andrews talked about several key issues. He focused on keeping families safe and improving education. He also wanted to lower taxes and create "entrepreneur zones." These zones would help small, local businesses grow. Andrews also said that mental health issues would be his main focus if elected.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Republican | Eddie Andrews | 12,455 | 50.8 | |
| Democratic | Karin Derry | 12,040 | 49.1 | |
| N/A | Other/Write-in Candidates | 24 | .1 | |
| Total votes | 24,519 | 100.0 | ||
Work in the 2021 Session
In the 2021 legislative session, Andrews worked on several bills. He supported a bill that would protect parents' rights. This bill passed in the House of Representatives but did not get a vote in the Senate.
Andrews also voted on the "Back the Blue" bill. This bill aimed to create protections for police officers. It also set rules for actions related to protests. Andrews initially voted against the bill. However, he later voted for it after some changes were made to the bill.
