Joel Fry (politician)

Nelson Joel Fry (born June 18, 1974)[1] is the Iowa State Representative from the 27th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2011. Fry was born in Des Moines, Iowa and was raised and resides in Osceola. He has a B.A. from Simpson College a M.S.W. and an Aging Studies Certificate from the University of Iowa School of Social Work.

Joel Fry
84th General Assembly portrait (2011)
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 27th district 95th (2011–2013)
Incumbent
Assumed office January 10, 2011
Preceded by	Mike Reasoner
Personal details
Born	June 18, 1974 (age 46) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Residence	Osceola, Iowa
Education	Simpson College University of Iowa
Occupation	Therapist, educator, consultant, speaker
Website	legis.iowa.gov/...

As of January 2013, Fry serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Administration and Rules, Education, Human Resources, Labor, and Public Safety committees. He also serves as an Assistant Leader for the House Republican caucus.

Biography

Fry was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and raised in Osceola.[2] He is a strong advocate for the rights of adoptive parents. [3] He is the adoptive parent of five children.[4]

In 2018, Rep. Fry's brother, Kenny Fry and wife Kelly were arrested on charges stemming from their abuse and neglect of their two children adopted from Ghana. [5] In 2019, the couple pled guilty.[6]

Electoral history

*incumbent

Election	Political result		Candidate		Party	Votes	%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2010 [7] District 95 Turnout: 3,307		Republican		Joel Fry	Republican	1,754	53.04%
				J.R. Cornett	Republican	1,065	32.20%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2010 [8] District 95 Turnout: 11,246		Republican gain from Democratic		Joel Fry	Republican	6,191	55.05%
				Michael J. Reasoner*	Democratic	4,732	42.08%
Iowa House of Representatives primary elections, 2012 [9] District 27 Turnout: 1,754		Republican		Joel Fry*	Republican	1,473	83.98%
				James Demichelis, Jr.	Republican	249	14.20%
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2012 [10] District 27 Turnout: 14,119		Republican (newly redistricted)		Joel Fry*	Republican	8,230	58.29%
				Ruth Eileen Smith	Nominated by Petition	3,977	28.17%

References

1. "Joel Fry biography". Iowa House Republicans. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
2. "Joel Fry". Iowa Legislature. Retrieved February 21, 2016.
3. "Iowa Legislature considers bill on adoption leave benefits". March 22, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
4. "Adoption leave benefits considered". The Hawk Eye. March 23, 2015. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
5. "Iowa couple charged with neglecting 2 adopted children". The Des Moines Register. June 15, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2020.
6. "Iowa Couple Who Starved and Abused Their Black Adopted Children Get 2 Years Probation, No Jail Time After Guilty Plea". Retrieved August 18, 2020.
7. "Official Results Report, 2010 Primary Election held Tuesday, June 8th 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-07-01. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
8. "Official Results Report, General Election held Tuesday, November 2nd 2010" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. 2010-11-23. p. 136. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
9. "2012 Primary Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 114. Retrieved 2013-01-15.
10. "2012 General Election Canvass Summary" (PDF). Iowa Secretary of State. p. 73. Retrieved 2013-01-15.

External links

• Representative Joel Fry official Iowa General Assembly site
• Profile at Vote Smart
• Financial information (state office) at the National Institute for Money in State Politics