Proud Iowan, family man, small business owner, educator, coach, and dedicated public servant.
Mike Zimmer is running for the Iowa State Senate to bring his lifelong commitment to education, economic opportunity, and community-driven progress to the Statehouse. As our next State Senator from District 35, Mike will fight for stronger public schools, better wages, and a better future for working families across Eastern Iowa.
An Advocate for Public Schools and Working Families.
Mike Zimmer is a proven leader who stands with Iowa’s working families, fighting for stronger public schools, better wages, and opportunities that build real financial stability. He knows the backbone of Iowa’s future is a thriving middle class—not just getting by, but truly getting ahead. With decades of experience in leadership and innovation, Mike is ready to bring bold, people-first solutions to the State Senate, ensuring Eastern Iowa’s communities have the tools to thrive in today’s economy.
Help Working Iowans Get Ahead
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Raising the minimum wage
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Supporting paid family leave for Iowa’s working families
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Reinstate collective bargaining
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Restore unemployment benefits for workers
Support Our Public Schools and Teachers
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Ensure public dollars go to public schools
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Fund public schools at a sustainable rate
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Vote against unfunded mandates
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Expand Work-based learning programs
Help Lower the Cost of Living
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Make childcare affordable and accessible by expanding the Employer Child Care Tax, increasing the Child Tax Credit limit, and raise the Child Care Assistance income eligibility threshold
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Create affordable housing investments through private, government, and community grants and tax credits
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Expand post-secondary educational opportunities
We're Supporting Mike Zimmer
for Iowa State Senate - 35
"I appreciate Mike's high level of morality, unwavering support of public education, lifelong commitment to public service, and the ability to help groups with varying perspectives find common ground.."
Matt Stutenberg
High School Teacher
"While our perspectives and viewpoints often differed, we were always able to find common ground to support students and teachers in his building. I felt as supported by Mike as though I was an employee in his district/building."
Erica Grant
​MBAEA School Psychologist
“I'm very comfortable endorsing him as someone who knows how to work hard, understands the issues and will bring fairness to Des Moines."
Bob Osterhaus
Retired Pharmacists and Iowa House Rep.
