Mitchell picked as House assistant majority leader

MT. PLEASANT - Iowa House Rep. Joe Mitchell, who represents District 84, was chosen as the assistant majority leader by House Republicans.

Mitchell, who will begin serving his second term in January, is the youngest elected member of the Iowa Republican Party. He was elected into office at the age of 21 in 2017.

'Rep. Mitchell is a young leader who will help House Republicans accomplish our priorities. I know he will be an asset to our caucus as we head into the legislative session,” House Speaker Pat Grassley (R-New Hartford), said.

Mitchell has previously served as Vice Chairman of the Ways and Means and State Government committees.

'It's an honor to be selected by the caucus to take on this role,”. Mitchell said.

'I look forward to getting to work for my constituents and the people of Iowa once we gavel in this coming January.”