Travis Sitzmann

Travis M. Sitzmann is an American politician.

Travis Sitzmann
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 13th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 13, 2025
Preceded by	Ken Carlson
Personal details
Born	Near Le Mars, Iowa, U.S.
Political party	Republican

Personal life, education, and early career

Sitzmann's grandfather served three terms as a Plymouth County supervisor.^[1]

Sitzmann was born and raised near Le Mars, Iowa, and attended Gehlen Catholic High School and the University of Northern Iowa, where he earned a degree in political science.^[2] After graduating from UNI, Sitzmann worked successively for Wells Enterprises and SmithCo Manufacturing in environmental health and safety, and The Travelers Companies as a risk consultant.^[3]

Political career

Sitzmann was a Plymouth County reserve sheriff's deputy.^[4] Sitzmann defeated Noah Wieseler in the Republican Party primary for Iowa House District 13 in 2024.^[5] Sitzmann won the general election as well, against the Democratic Party candidate Rosanne Plante and political independent Parker Hansen.^[6][7]