Jeff Taylor is a Republican state senator representing District 2 in the Iowa Senate, serving since January 2021. Born January 30, 1961, in Spencer, Iowa, he is a sixth-generation Iowan, professor of political science at Dordt University, author of three books on politics, and former political analyst for KCAU-TV. A constitutional conservative, he emphasizes values like decentralism, morality, freedom, grassroots politics, common sense, and community. Notable achievements include serving as a delegate to the Republican National Conventions in 2012 and 2024, early advocacy of horseshoe theory in political ideology, and unopposed reelection in 2024. He is married with two children and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Education Committee, with roles on Judiciary, Local Government, Technology, Ways and Means, and Workforce committees.

Education and Political Experience

Education

• Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science, University of Missouri.
• M.A. in Library and Information Science, University of Iowa.
• B.A. in Political Science and History, Northwestern College .

Political Experience

• Iowa State Senator, District 2 .
• Professor of Political Science, Dordt University ; previously at Jacksonville State University , Western Illinois University , and Rochester Community and Technical College .
• Delegate, Republican National Convention ; Iowa Republican State Conventions .
• Campaign roles: Coordinator for Reagan for President at Northwestern College ; worked on campaigns for Roger Jepsen, Terry Branstad ; early involvement with Christian Coalition and Pat Buchanan campaigns.
• Co-organizer, Sioux Center Republican Caucus ; former member, Sioux County Republican Central Committee.