Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, announced Monday that she will not seek reelection in 2020.According to a news release from Iowa House Republicans, Upmeyer plans to resign as speaker of the House."After thoughtful consideration, I have made the decision that it is time for me to step away from the Legislature to spend more time with my husband, kids, and grandkids," she said in a statement. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Iowa. I want to thank all of my constituents that have allowed me to represent them in the Iowa House over the past 17 years."Upmeyer was first elected to the Iowa House in 2002 and became the first woman in state history to be chosen as speaker of the House in 2015.In 2010, Upmeyer became the first woman in Iowa history to be elected House majority leader. She previously served as chairwoman of the Human Resources Committee and House minority whip.Upmeyer said she plans to serve as speaker until the start of the 2020 legislative session. The date for an election to fill her position is to be determined.

Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, announced Monday that she will not seek reelection in 2020.

According to a news release from Iowa House Republicans, Upmeyer plans to resign as speaker of the House.


"After thoughtful consideration, I have made the decision that it is time for me to step away from the Legislature to spend more time with my husband, kids, and grandkids," she said in a statement. "It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the people of Iowa. I want to thank all of my constituents that have allowed me to represent them in the Iowa House over the past 17 years."

Upmeyer was first elected to the Iowa House in 2002 and became the first woman in state history to be chosen as speaker of the House in 2015.

In 2010, Upmeyer became the first woman in Iowa history to be elected House majority leader. She previously served as chairwoman of the Human Resources Committee and House minority whip.

Upmeyer said she plans to serve as speaker until the start of the 2020 legislative session. The date for an election to fill her position is to be determined.