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Jeff Taylor

Currently holds the office of Iowa State Senate - District 2 until January 1, 2025.

Candidate for Iowa State Senate - District 2 in 2024 Iowa General Election.

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Jeff Taylor

About Jeff Taylor

Professional Experience
Iowa State Senate, State Senator - District 2 (2021 - Present)
Dordt University, Professor of Political Science (2011 - Present)
KCAU-TV, Political Analyst (2016 - 2016)
Jacksonville State University, Assistant Professor of Political Science (2008 - 2011)
Western Illinois University, Assistant Professor of Political Science (2007 - 2008)
Rochester Community and Technical College, Instructor of Political Science and UCR Librarian (1997 - 2007)
Degrees
Doctorate, University of Missouri - Columbia, Political Science
Master's, University of Iowa, Library and Information Science
Bachelor's, Northwestern College, Political Science and History

Government Reform

I am a strict constructionist, which means when it comes to interpreting the constitution, I take a literal approach. I believe that as a founding document, it should be followed as our foundational law, using its words and historical context as our guide. Learn more

Election Information

Recent Candidacies
Iowa State Senate - District 2 in Iowa General Election
Iowa State Senate - District 2 in Iowa Primary Election
Iowa State Senate - District 2 in Iowa General Election
Iowa State Senate - District 2 in Iowa Primary Election

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