Sandy Salmon is an American politician, military veteran, and farm manager. Salmon is a Republican member of the Iowa Senate from District 29 and previously served on the Iowa House of Representatives as the Representative from District 63 from 2013 to 2023.

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Sandy Salmon
Iowa State Representative Sandy Salmon
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 29 district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 9, 2023
Preceded by	Carrie Koelker
Constituency	District 29 - (2023-Present)
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 63 district
In office January 14, 2013 – January 8, 2023
Preceded by	Scott Raecker
Succeeded by	Michael Bergan
Personal details
Born	(1955-10-23) October 23, 1955 (age 68) Lawton, Oklahoma, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Matt Salmon
Children	3
Residence	Janesville, Iowa
Alma mater	University of Northern Iowa
Occupation	Farm management, politician
Website	https://www.sandysalmon.org/
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1977-1980

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On October 23, 1955, Salmon was born in Oklahoma.^[1] Salmon's father was Dwight Puttmann, who served in the U.S. military and stationed at Army base in Fort Sill in Lawton, Oklahoma. Salmon's mother was Sally Puttmann. Salmon has a sister. They have a family farm in northwest Iowa. In 1973, Salmon graduated from Kinsley-Pierson High School.^[2][3]

In 1977, Salmon earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management from University of Northern Iowa.^[1]

In 1977, Salmon served in the United States Marine Corps, until 1980.^[1]

As a home educator, Salmon provided K-12 education to her children.^[2]

In 2011, Salmon became a legislative clerk in the Iowa State Senate.^[1]

On November 6, 2012, Salmon's political career began when she won the election and became a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 63. Salmon defeated Bill Heckroth with 50.3% of the votes.^[4] On November 4, 2014, as an incumbent, Salmon won the election and continued serving as a member of Iowa House of Representatives for District 63. Salmon defeated Teresa Meyer with 58.1% of the votes.^[2] On November 8, 2016, as an incumbent, Salmon won the election and continued serving District 63. Salmon defeated Teresa Meyer again. On November 6, 2018, as an incumbent, Salmon won the election and continued serving District 63. Salmon defeated Eric Stromberg.^[1][5]

Salmon serves as the chairperson of the Veterans Affairs Committee. Salmon also serves as a member of Education Committee, Human Resources Committee, and Public Safety Committee.^[1]

Salmon manages a farm with her sister.^[2]

*incumbent

Salmon's husband is Matt Salmon, a helicopter pilot and a retired Army National Guard. They have three children. They received their home-schooled education K-12. Salmon and her family live in Janesville, Iowa.^[1][2]