Travis Sitzmann

Travis M. Sitzmann is an American politician.

Personal life, education, and early career

Sitzmann's grandfather served three terms as a Plymouth County supervisor.^[1]

Sitzmann was born and raised near Le Mars, Iowa, and attended Gehlen Catholic High School and the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a degree in political science.^[2] After graduating from UNI, Sitzmann worked successively for Wells Enterprises and SmithCo Manufacturing in environmental health and safety, and The Travelers Companies as a risk consultant.^[3]

Sitzmann was a Plymouth County reserve sheriff's deputy.^[4] Sitzmann defeated Noah Wieseler in the Republican Party primary for Iowa House District 13 in 2024.^[5] Sitzmann won the general election as well, against the Democratic Party candidate Rosanne Plante and political independent Parker Hansen.^[6]^[7]

^ Moore, Allison (29 August 2024). "Travis Sitzmann vies for Iowa House District 13". Cherokee Chronicle Times. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
^ Gottburg, Woody (17 March 2024). "SITZMANN TO SEEK IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 13 SEAT". KSCJ. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
^ "Decision 2024 Election Profile: Iowa House District 13 Candidate Travis Sitzmann". KTIV. 15 October 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
^ "SITZMANN TO SEEK IOWA HOUSE DISTRICT 13 SEAT". KSUX. 17 March 2024. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
^ McNett, Jared (5 June 2024). "Travis Sitzmann wins by double digits in Iowa House District 13 GOP primary". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
^ Dreeszen, Dave (22 October 2024). "Three candidates compete for Iowa House District 13". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved 21 January 2025.
^ Rydgren, Eryn (2 January 2025). "Sitzmann advocates for local control, pushing for lower property taxes". Cherokee Chronicle Times. Retrieved 21 January 2025.