Julian Garrett

Julian Garrett
Member of the Iowa Senate
from the 11th district
In office
November 25, 2013 – June 8, 2026
Preceded byKent Sorenson
Succeeded byVacant
Constituency11th District – (2023–2026)
13th District – (2013–2023)
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 73rd district
In office
January 10, 2011 – November 24, 2013
Preceded byJodi Tymeson
Succeeded byStan Gustafson
Personal details
Born(1940-11-07)November 7, 1940
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJune 8, 2026(2026-06-08) (aged 85)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
PartyRepublican
SpouseNancy
Children3
EducationCentral College (BA)
University of Iowa (JD)
ProfessionAttorney/farmer
Website Garrett's website]

Julian B. Garrett (November 7, 1940 – June 8, 2026) was an American lawyer and politician who was a Senator from the 11th district in the Iowa Senate.

Life and career

Garrett served as a Republican in the Iowa House of Representatives as the Representative from the 73rd District from 2011 until 2013. In November 2013, Garrett was elected to the Iowa State Senate in a special election following the resignation of Kent Sorenson who pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and other felonies related to campaign finances. Garrett was subsequently re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Garrett was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and resided in Indianola. He had a B.A. from Central College and a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law.

Garrett died in Des Moines June 8, 2026, at the age of 85.

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election Political result Candidate Party Votes %
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010  
District 73
Turnout: 3,641		Republican Julian B. Garrett Republican1,48940.90%
Roger D. Billings Republican1,05328.92%
Joan Acela Republican85823.56%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010  
District 73
Turnout: 14,447		Republican hold Julian B. Garrett Republican8,82664.45%
Tim Pierce Democratic4,85135.47%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012  
District 25
Turnout: 1,608		Republican Julian B. Garrett* Republican91757.03%
Joan Acela Republican65140.49%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012  
District 25
Turnout: 17,278		Republican (newly redistricted) Julian B. Garrett* Republican9,08254.81%
Katie Routh Democratic7,48745,18%

References

  1. ↑ "Iowa House Republicans » Biography". Archived from the original on 2013-05-22. Retrieved 2014-01-07.
  2. ↑ Noble, Jason (February 19, 2015). "Exclusive: Sorenson hearing confirms ongoing investigation into possible 2012 caucus chicanery". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Iowa State Republicans-Julian Garrett". Archived from the original on 2018-11-08. Retrieved 2015-02-11.
  4. ↑ Longtime Iowa legislator who missed this year’s season has died
  5. ↑ "Julian Garrett obituary". Overton Funerals. Archived from the original on 10 June 2026.
  6. ↑ "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-11-11. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  7. ↑ "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 114. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2017-03-23. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  8. ↑ "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 110. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2019-01-11. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
  9. ↑ "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 71. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-11-11. Retrieved 2013-01-15.