Travis Sitzmann

Travis Sitzmann
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 13th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 13, 2025
Preceded byKen Carlson
Personal details
Born (1990-05-26) May 26, 1990 (age 36)
Le Mars, Iowa
PartyRepublican
WebsiteRepresentative Sitzmann

Travis M. Sitzmann is an American businessman and politician, currently serving as an Iowa House Representative from District 13.

Personal life, education, and early career

Sitzmann's grandfather served three terms as a Plymouth County supervisor.

Sitzmann was born and raised near Le Mars, Iowa, and attended Gehlen Catholic High School and the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a degree in political science. After graduating from UNI, Sitzmann worked successively for Wells Enterprises and SmithCo Manufacturing in environmental health and safety, and The Travelers Companies as a risk consultant.

Sitzmann now lives in Kingsley, Iowa.

Political career

Sitzmann was a Plymouth County reserve sheriff's deputy. Sitzmann defeated Noah Wieseler in the Republican Party primary for Iowa House District 13 in 2024. Sitzmann won the general election as well, against the Democratic Party candidate Rosanne Plante and political independent Parker Hansen. In July 2025, Sitzmann began campaigning for reelection. He was unopposed during the June 2026 primary.

References

  1. ↑ Moore, Allison (29 August 2024). "Travis Sitzmann vies for Iowa House District 13". Cherokee Chronicle Times. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  2. ↑ Gottburg, Woody (17 March 2024). "SITZMANN TO SEEK IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 13 SEAT". KSCJ. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  3. ↑ "Decision 2024 Election Profile: Iowa House District 13 Candidate Travis Sitzmann". KTIV. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  4. ↑ https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/legislator/legislatorAllYears?personID=37378
  5. ↑ "SITZMANN TO SEEK IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 13 SEAT". KSUX. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  6. ↑ McNett, Jared (5 June 2024). "Travis Sitzmann wins by double digits in Iowa House District 13 GOP primary". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  7. ↑ Dreeszen, Dave (22 October 2024). "Three candidates compete for Iowa House District 13". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  8. ↑ Rydgren, Eryn (2 January 2025). "Sitzmann advocates for local control, pushing for lower property taxes". Cherokee Chronicle Times. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
  9. ↑ Ewertz, Maren (July 2025). "Iowa state lawmaker announces re-election campaign". KCAU. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
  10. ↑ "State Rep. Henry Stone of Forest City announces reelection bid". Globe Gazette. 24 October 2025.
  11. ↑ Hayworth, Bret; Perez, Alejandra (2 June 2026). "Tuesday primary results for many Northwest Iowa races, including wins by incumbents Evans and Rowley". KWIT. Retrieved 21 June 2026.