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The Democratic leader in the Iowa House said Wednesday he would leave the position after three legislative sessions. Rep. Todd Prichard of Charles City said he decided to step aside after conversations with his family. House Democrats will choose their next leader June 14. Prichard, a small business owner, attorney and lieutenant colonel in the Army Reserves, was elected to his fifth term in the Iowa House last year and will serve out his term. House Democrats were disappointed in the November 2020 election when they lost six seats, falling from 47 seats to 41. Democrats had hoped to gain a majority in the chamber but instead saw Republicans increase their majority to 59 seats. Republicans also retained a 32-18 edge in the Senate, allowing the GOP to dictate the agenda and pass legislation largely without consulting Democrats.
markp6 hours agoLast Updated: June 3, 2021
District 52 State Representative Todd Prichard (D) of Charles City is stepping down as the Iowa House Minority Leader.
In a statement, Prichard said, “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.”
Prichard was elected to his fifth term in the Iowa House last year and will continue to serve out that term.