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Adrian Dickey

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Adrian Dickey
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Iowa State Senate District 44
Tenure

2023 - Present

Term ends

2029

Years in position

2

Prior offices
Iowa State Senate District 41

Compensation

Base salary

$25,000/year

Per diem

$178/day for legislators who live outside of Polk County. $133.50/day for legislators who live within Polk County.

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

University of Northern Iowa, 1995

Personal
Birthplace
Fairfield, Iowa
Religion
Christian: Catholic
Profession
Business owner and president
Contact

Adrian Dickey (Republican Party) is a member of theIowa State Senate, representingDistrict 44. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 2, 2029.

Dickey (Republican Party) ran for re-election to theIowa State Senate to representDistrict 44. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Dickey completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2024.Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Adrian Dickey was born in Fairfield, Iowa. Dickey graduated from Pekin Community High School. He earned a B.S. in industrial technology from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995.[1][2] Dickey's career experience includes working as the business owner and president of Dickey Transport. He has served with the Packwood Volunteer Fire Department for 32 years and still remained in that position as of October 2024. He also is on the Iowa Motor Truck Association Board of Directors, and has served on the St. Mary’s Parish Council.[3]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Dickey was assigned to the following committees:

2023-2024

Dickey was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Dickey was assigned to the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

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Elections

2024

See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2024

General election

General election for Iowa State Senate District 44

IncumbentAdrian Dickey defeatedLisa Ossian in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 44 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adrian Dickey
Adrian Dickey (R) Candidate Connection
 
68.3
 
19,207
Image of Lisa Ossian
Lisa Ossian (Independent)
 
31.4
 
8,826
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
81

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Total votes: 28,114
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 44

IncumbentAdrian Dickey advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 44 on June 4, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adrian Dickey
Adrian Dickey Candidate Connection
 
98.3
 
3,503
 Other/Write-in votes
 
1.7
 
60

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Total votes: 3,563
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Iowa State Senate District 44

IncumbentAdrian Dickey defeatedRich Taylor in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 44 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adrian Dickey
Adrian Dickey (R)
 
66.5
 
15,318
Image of Rich Taylor
Rich Taylor (D)
 
33.4
 
7,699
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.1
 
22

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Total votes: 23,039
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 44

IncumbentAdrian Dickey advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 44 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adrian Dickey
Adrian Dickey
 
99.6
 
5,362
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.4
 
20

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Total votes: 5,382
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2021

See also: Iowa state legislative special elections, 2021

General election

Special general election for Iowa State Senate District 41

Adrian Dickey defeatedMary Stewart in the special general election for Iowa State Senate District 41 on January 26, 2021.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adrian Dickey
Adrian Dickey (R)
 
55.3
 
5,091
Mary Stewart (D)
 
44.7
 
4,111
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
4

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Total votes: 9,206
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Adrian Dickey completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Dickey's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I have been a lifelong Packwood resident graduating from Pekin in 1992 and then earning a Bachelor of Technology Degree with magna cum laude honors, graduating in just three years from the University of Northern Iowa in 1995.

Upon graduation from UNI, I accepted a full-time position at Dickey Transport where I progressed to serve as President for the past 8 years. In addition, I have been a full time, single father of 2 children for the past 16 years.

I have always had a community focused mindset which has let me to volunteer in many groups and organizations. Including 9 years as board member and past president of the Jefferson County Hospital Foundation, a member of the Iowa Firefighters Association for 32 years, a current officer and member of the Packwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department for 32 years, and a parish council member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Fairfield where I have been an active member all my life. Professionally, I am the former Chairman of the Board of the Iowa Motor Truck Association where I currently sit on the board of directors.

However the highlight of my career came 4 years ago when I was elected to serve my first term in the Iowa Senate and then 2 years ago when I was re-elected to serve my 2nd term. With my business background, I serve as the Chairman of the Senate Workforce committee, Vice-Chair of the Transportation committee, Vice-Chair of Economic Development Appropriations, Commerce committee, and the Ways & Means committee.
  • I am seeking re-election to continue to protect what common sense looks like!
  • The largest issues that our country is facing can not be solves by government legislation.
  • Todays Democratic Party does not desire equality of opportunity, rather they desire equality of outcomes.
Because of my vast experience in business and the transportation related industry, I am passionate about workforce needs, transportation issues, tort reform, and LOWERING TAXES!
My father. He is my best friend and if I could become a 1/10th of a leader, a community person, and a father that he is, I would be blessed.
To stand for issues that are morally important to you regardless of outside pressure.
You will get an honest answer, which might not always be the answer that you desire to hear.
June 12, 1987. I was 13. I vividly recall watching President Ronald Reagan deliver his famous "Mr Gorbachev, tear down this wall" speech at the Brandenburg Gate. I was in my parents basement living room watching it on our 27" tv as it aired on ABC news.

Several years ago, I was invited by the German Bundestag (their federal parliament) to speak to them on their desire (and my reluctance) to electrify their entire trucking transportation infrastructure. While I was there, I fortunate enough to make President Reagans speech full circle by visiting the Brandenburg Gate and stood where President Reagan stood.
Shop hand at Dickey Transport where I washed trucks, mowed yards, and swept floors. I held this job from the age of 13 until I graduated from college at the age of 21.
Workforce Committee,

Transportation Committee
Ways & Means Committee
Commerce Committee

State Government Committee

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2022

Adrian Dickey did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2021

Adrian Dickey did not completeBallotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Adrian Dickey campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024*Iowa State Senate District 44Won general$137,936 $125,306
2022Iowa State Senate District 44Won general$92,594 $121,315
2021Iowa State Senate District 41Won general$219,338 $16,202
Grand total$449,869 $262,822
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

Scorecards

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2024

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In 2024, theIowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 20.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2023

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In 2023, theIowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.


2022

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In 2022, theIowa State Legislature was in session from January 10 to May 24.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.


2021

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In 2021, theIowa State Legislature was in session from January 11 to May 19.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to labor issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.







Noteworthy events

On July 24, 2023, Dickey was arrested and charged with misdemeanor interference of official acts following an incident during the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI).[4]

In October 2023, the misdemeanor charge of interference of official acts against Dickey was dropped by the Sac County Attorney, citing a lack of evidence.[5]

On April 10, 2024, the charge against Dickey was expunged by the State of Iowa after Dickey met certain criteria outlined in state law.[6][7]

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    Political offices
    Preceded by
    -    		Iowa State Senate District 44
    2023-Present    		Succeeded by
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    Preceded by
    Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)    		Iowa State Senate District 41
    2021-2023    		Succeeded by
    -


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