Iowa Rep. Mike Sexton at a 2023 event in Fort Dodge. (Photo by Jared Strong/Iowa Capital Dispatch)

Rep. Mike Sexton, R-Rockwell City, will leave his position in the state Legislature to head Iowa’s Rural Development office under the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sexton, who recently chaired the Iowa House Agriculture Committee, was first elected in 2014. His new position, which is a presidential appointment, was announced Friday by USDA and Iowa House Republicans.

“It truly has been an honor to serve for House District 7 and the people of Iowa as a State Representative,” Sexton said in a news release. “I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of my constituents over these years, and for the opportunity to work alongside dedicated colleagues to advance meaningful legislation. I c

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