Politics & Government
House District 39: Incumbent Helland Faces Newcomer Highfill in Republican Primary
This week, Johnston Patch gets you ready for the House District 39 GOP primary by introducing the candidates.
In just one week, the Republican side of the will be known.
On Tuesday, June 5, incumbent Erik Helland, who was first elected in 2008, will face off with Jake Highfill to fill the spot.
Today, get to know a little about each candidate with some biographical information.
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Erik Helland
Age: 32
Employer: compliance consultant, and participates in the operation of a seventh-generation family farm in the district.
Number of years in district: life-long resident
Summary of education: Erik is a graduate of Drake University Law School, and received a biochemistry and molecular biology degree from Drake University.
Jake Highfill
Age: 22
Employer: Acceleration Iowa, Hy-Vee
Number of years in district: 10 years
Summary of education: Finishing degrees in Business and Exercise Science at the University of Iowa
Tomorrow, Johnston Patch will delve into the issues facing voters in District 39. Stay tuned!
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