Julian B. Garrett (November 7, 1940 – June 8, 2026) was an American lawyer and politician who was a Senator from the 11th district in the Iowa Senate.
Life and career Garrett served as a Republican in the Iowa House of Representatives as the Representative from the 73rd District from 2011 until 2013. In November 2013, Garrett was elected to the Iowa State Senate in a special election following the resignation of Kent Sorenson who pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice and other felonies related to campaign finances. Garrett was subsequently re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022. Garrett was born in Des Moines, Iowa, and resided in Indianola. He had a B.A. from Central College and a J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law.
Garrett died in Des Moines June 8, 2026, at the age of 85.Longtime Iowa legislator who missed this year’s season has died
Electoral history *incumbent
References
External links
official Iowa General Assembly site