Rep. Jennifer Konfrst will be the new Democratic Leader of the Iowa House.  Iowa Democratic Party Chair Ross Wilburn issued the following statement: “Rep. Jennifer Konfrst is the right person to continue the fight for Iowa families and small business owners who are struggling to recover from this pandemic. I’m confident that she is the best person to inspire and empower my Democratic House colleagues, as we challenge Republicans to prioritize working families’ needs and stand up for all Iowans. Rep. Konfrst’s expertise in communications will be an asset to our party as we share our vision for a better future with Iowans in every corner of the state.  She is a trailblazer as the first woman to lead the Iowa House Democrats, the only majority-female caucus at the Statehouse. With Rep. Konfrst at the helm, we’re in a position for victory in the Iowa House in 2022.”

State Representative Todd Prichard of Charles City announced on June 2 that he was stepping down as the Iowa House Minority Leader. Prichard served as leader for three legislative sessions.

“It’s been a great honor to serve as leader of the Iowa House Democrats the last three years. After conversations with my family, it’s time for me to step aside and allow a new member of our caucus to lead. I know my caucus will continue to hold Governor Reynolds and Republican lawmakers accountable and fight for common sense, progressive values at the Statehouse,” said Prichard.

The 2022 Legislative Session starts on Monday, January 10.