Mike Klimesh

Michael T. "Mike" Klimesh (/ˈklɪmɪʃ/ KLIM-ish^[1]) is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa Senate from the 32nd district. Elected in November 2020, he assumed office on January 11, 2021.

Mike Klimesh
Member of the Iowa Senate from the 32nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 11, 2021
Preceded by	Michael Breitbach
Constituency	District 32 – (2023–Present) District 28 – (2021–2023)
Mayor of Spillville, Iowa
In office 2008–2020
Personal details
Born	Michael Klimesh
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kate
Children	1
Education	Luther College (BA)

Education

Klimesh graduated from South Winneshiek High School in Calmar, Iowa and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Luther College.^[2]

Career

Klimesh served as the mayor of Spillville, Iowa from 2008 to 2020.^[3] In 2010 and 2012, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives. In 2015 and 2016, he worked as a coach at the Northeast Iowa Community College.^[4] He was elected to the Iowa Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on January 11, 2021. He also serves as vice chair of the Senate Local Government Committee.^[5]