Mike Klimesh is a Republican state senator representing District 32 in Iowa. He serves as Senate Majority Leader and Chair of the Rules and Administration Committee. Notable positions include Vice Chair of Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee, Local Government, Legislative Council, Administration Committee, and Service Committee, among others such as Commerce, Ways and Means, and Transportation. His achievements include 22 years as mayor of Spillville and extensive community service on boards like the Winneshiek County Economic Development Board, Tourism Board, Community Foundation Board, and Mayors Coalition. He has managed Graphics Inc. in Calmar for over 20 years and coaches trap shooting teams.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduated from South Winneshiek High School in 1987; earned a B.A. in political science from Luther College in 1991.
• Political Experience: Elected to the Iowa Senate in 2021 , serving Districts 28 and 32 ; previously mayor of Spillville for 22 years; first term in Senate as of latest records.