Iowa Senate majority whip abruptly resigns after primary win – Washington Examiner
Iowa state Senate Majority Whip Waylon Brown, a Republican, abruptly resigned from his seat without explanation, just weeks after winning the primary. His resignation is effective on July 10. In a statement, Brown expressed gratitude to his constituents and his family for their support during his time as state senator. Brown’s sudden resignation has caught many by surprise, as he was expected to continue running for reelection in the upcoming general election. His decision to step down has left many wondering about the reasons behind his departure.
Some speculate that personal or health reasons may have played a role in Brown’s decision to resign, while others believe that there may be underlying political motivations at play. Brown has not provided any specific reasons for his resignation, leaving room for speculation and conjecture.
Regardless of the reasons behind his resignation, Brown’s departure will have implications for the Republican Party in Iowa, as they will now need to find a replacement candidate to run for Brown’s seat in the upcoming election. This unexpected turn of events has left many questioning the future of the Republican Party in Iowa and what impact Brown’s resignation will have on the upcoming election.
Iowa Senate majority whip abruptly resigns after primary win
Iowa state Senate Majority Whip Waylon Brown, a Republican, resigned from his seat Monday without providing an explanation.
He announced his resignation on Monday, which he says is effective July 10. Brown’s resignation comes just weeks after he won the primary.
“I will forever be grateful to the people of my district who entrusted me to represent them in the Iowa State Capitol,” Brown said in a statement.
“I’m thankful for my wife, Julie, and our two kids, who have supported me throughout my tenure as state senator. I look forward to my next chapter. The best is yet to come!” he added.
He has been serving in Iowa’s Senate since 2017 after beating a Democratic incumbent. Brown prevailed in the state’s June primary against challenger Doug Campbell, garnering 53% of the vote compared to Campbell’s 47%.
Democrat Rich Lorence was set to face Brown in the November general election. He released a statement thanking him for his time working in Iowa’s legislature.
“I want to thank Senator Brown for his hard work and leadership in the Iowa Senate on behalf of North Central Iowa and wish him the best of luck in whatever his future endeavors are,” Lorence said.
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“As we move forward, I am more committed than ever to serving North Central Iowa and making our state better for everyone,” he added.
Iowa law allows Republicans to a convention to nominate a new candidate for the district ahead of the general election this fall.
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