Eddie Andrews; born Edgar Lee Andrews; (born May 31, 1966) is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 43rd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office in 2021. He was re-elected in 2022.
Andrews lives in Johnston, Iowa and attended the University of Iowa where he obtained an undergraduate degree. Andrews works in tech.[1][2][3] Andrews is married to Betty Andrews who, as of 2023, serves as the Director of the NAACP Chapter for Iowa and Nebraska. In the 2000s, Andrews worked for DotNow and was the defendant in a consumer fraud probe by the Iowa Attorney General's Office's Consumer Protection Division after he and the company had more than 200 complaints reported against him and the company.[4] During the case, Andrews refused to cooperate with the Iowa Attorney General's Office and the Iowa Court of Appeals ultimately ruled against Andrews for his business practices.[4] Andrews has been the defendant in more than five dozen court cases in Iowa for various issues ranging from traffic violations to illegal business practices. [5]
Iowa House of Representativesedit
Eddie Andrews was elected to the Iowa House November 3, 2020, defeating incumbent Democrat Karin Derry. During the campaign, Andrews was involved in a controversy for attending an event featuring the flag of the Confederate States of America.[6] As a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, Andrews sits on the House Commerce Committee, Public Safety Committee, and the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Additionally, he serves as the Vice Chair for the Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations.[1][2][3] Andrews has been reprimanded and fined by the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board for violations of Iowa's campaign finance disclosure laws.[7]
2020 Electionedit
While running in the 2020 election, Andrews highlighted "family safety, education, low taxes and creation of entrepreneur zones to help mom and pop small businesses", but also stressed that mental health issues would be his top priority.[8][9]
2020 Iowa House of Representatives General Election for the 39th District[1]
Andrews ran legislation that would ban spousal-consent requirements for women who are seeking a hysterectomy.[10][11] On issues of policing, Andrews initially joined democrats in voting against the "Back the Blue" bill, which created protections for police officers and punishments for protest-related offenses. He later joined republicans in voting for the bill after the legislation returned from the Senate and was amended.[12][13][14] Andrews also pushed a parental rights bill, which would codify parental rights and protections for those rights. The legislation passed the House unanimously, but did not receive a vote in the Senate.[11][15][16]
^Belin, Laura (2023-04-12). "Ethics board fines, reprimands Eddie Andrews again". Bleeding Heartland. Retrieved 2024-03-13.
^Opsahl, Robin. "Iowa Elections: Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 39". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
^Mohmand, Amber. "Election 2020: Republican Andrews leads Democratic incumbent Derry in Iowa House District 39". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
^Richardson, Ian. "Should a woman need her husband's consent for a hysterectomy? Iowa House pushes to ban doctors from requiring it". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
^ ab"Iowa Legislature - Find a Bill by Sponsor or Floor Manager". www.legis.iowa.gov. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
^Iowa Legislature (2021-04-14). "STATE OF IOWA House Journal" (PDF). (PDF) from the original on 2021-04-15. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
^Iowa Legislature (2020-05-18). "STATE OF IOWA House Journal" (PDF). (PDF) from the original on 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
^Richardson, Stephen Gruber-Miller and Ian. "Iowa House votes to increase penalties for protest-related crimes, broaden immunity for police". Des Moines Register. Retrieved 2021-08-10.
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Eddie Andrews born Edgar Lee Andrews born May 31 1966 is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 43rd district Elected in November 2020 he assumed office in 2021 He was re elected in 2022 Eddie AndrewsAndrews in 2021Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 43rd districtIncumbentAssumed office January 11 2021Preceded byKarin DerryPersonal detailsPolitical partyRepublicanEducationUniversity of IowaOccupationPolitician Contents 1 Personal life 2 Iowa House of Representatives 2 1 2020 Election 2 2 2021 Session 3 ReferencesPersonal life editAndrews lives in Johnston Iowa and attended the University of Iowa where he obtained an undergraduate degree Andrews works in tech 1 2 3 Andrews is married to Betty Andrews who as of 2023 serves as the Director of the NAACP Chapter for Iowa and Nebraska In the 2000s Andrews worked for DotNow and was the defendant in a consumer fraud probe by the Iowa Attorney General s Office s Consumer Protection Division after he and the company had more than 200 complaints reported against him and the company 4 During the case Andrews refused to cooperate with the Iowa Attorney General s Office and the Iowa Court of Appeals ultimately ruled against Andrews for his business practices 4 Andrews has been the defendant in more than five dozen court cases in Iowa for various issues ranging from traffic violations to illegal business practices 5 Iowa House of Representatives editEddie Andrews was elected to the Iowa House November 3 2020 defeating incumbent Democrat Karin Derry During the campaign Andrews was involved in a controversy for attending an event featuring the flag of the Confederate States of America 6 As a member of the Iowa House of Representatives Andrews sits on the House Commerce Committee Public Safety Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee Additionally he serves as the Vice Chair for the Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations 1 2 3 Andrews has been reprimanded and fined by the Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board for violations of Iowa s campaign finance disclosure laws 7 2020 Election edit While running in the 2020 election Andrews highlighted family safety education low taxes and creation of entrepreneur zones to help mom and pop small businesses but also stressed that mental health issues would be his top priority 8 9 2020 Iowa House of Representatives General Election for the 39th District 1 Party Candidate Votes Republican Eddie Andrews 12 455 50 8 Democratic Karin Derry 12 040 49 1 N A Other Write in Candidates 24 1 Total votes 24 519 100 0 2021 Session edit Andrews ran legislation that would ban spousal consent requirements for women who are seeking a hysterectomy 10 11 On issues of policing Andrews initially joined democrats in voting against the Back the Blue bill which created protections for police officers and punishments for protest related offenses He later joined republicans in voting for the bill after the legislation returned from the Senate and was amended 12 13 14 Andrews also pushed a parental rights bill which would codify parental rights and protections for those rights The legislation passed the House unanimously but did not receive a vote in the Senate 11 15 16 References edit a b c Eddie Andrews Ballotpedia Retrieved 2021 08 07 a b The Voter s Self Defense System Vote Smart Retrieved 2021 08 08 a b State Representative www legis iowa gov Retrieved 2021 08 10 a b Justia State of Iowa v Edgar Andrews and DotNow Com Inc Iowa Court of Appeals 2006 Iowa Courts Online Eddie Andrews Celebrated Trump Under Confederate Flag iowastartingline com 2020 09 02 Retrieved 2024 03 13 Belin Laura 2023 04 12 Ethics board fines reprimands Eddie Andrews again Bleeding Heartland Retrieved 2024 03 13 Opsahl Robin Iowa Elections Meet the candidates running for Iowa House District 39 Des Moines Register Retrieved 2021 08 10 Mohmand Amber Election 2020 Republican Andrews leads Democratic incumbent Derry in Iowa House District 39 Des Moines Register Retrieved 2021 08 10 Richardson Ian Should a woman need her husband s consent for a hysterectomy Iowa House pushes to ban doctors from requiring it Des Moines Register Retrieved 2021 08 10 a b Iowa Legislature Find a Bill by Sponsor or Floor Manager www legis iowa gov Retrieved 2021 08 10 Iowa Legislature 2021 04 14 STATE OF IOWA House Journal PDF Archived PDF from the original on 2021 04 15 Retrieved 2021 08 10 Iowa Legislature 2020 05 18 STATE OF IOWA House Journal PDF Archived PDF from the original on 2021 06 10 Retrieved 2021 08 10 Richardson Stephen Gruber Miller and Ian Iowa House votes to increase penalties for protest related crimes broaden immunity for police Des Moines Register Retrieved 2021 08 10 Iowa Legislature BillBook www legis iowa gov Retrieved 2021 08 13 Hart Shane Vander Iowa House Unanimously Passes Parental Rights Bill The Iowa Torch iowatorch com Retrieved 2021 08 13 Iowa House of Representatives Preceded byJennifer Konfrst 43rd District2023 present Succeeded byIncumbent Preceded byKarin Derry 39th District2021 2023 Succeeded byRick Olson Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Eddie Andrews politician amp oldid 1213433015, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
