Michael Bergan says he will run for re-election to the Iowa House

State Representative Michael Bergan of Dorchester Friday announced that he will seek re-election to the Iowa House in District 55 in 2020. The district is comprised of portions of Clayton, Fayette, and Winneshiek Counties.

First elected in 2016, Bergan is serving his second term in the Iowa House. He currently serves as Vice Chairman of the House Health and Human Services Budget Subcommittee and sits on the Human Resources, Judiciary, and State Government committees. He previously served as Vice Chairman of the Human Resources Committee during his first term. He also serves on the Child Care Advisory Committee, the Early Childhood Iowa State Board, and the Iowa Council for Early ACCESS.

Bergan cites his work on behalf of Iowa's children and health care to be among his major accomplishments since first being elected:

Said Bergan, "We must continue to push forward on our mental health reforms for children and adults and look for innovative ways to make health care more affordable. We must also continue investing in our K-12 schools and ensure that Iowans are able to access job training programs that help them advance in their careers."

Bergan is a lifelong resident of Winneshiek County and was raised on a dairy and beef farm.  He graduated from Decorah High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Economics from Luther College. He has worked as an income tax preparer and office accountant, as well as Director for HAWC Partnerships for Children, assisting children in Howard, Allamakee, Winneshiek, and Clayton Counties.

Bergan served on the Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors for eight years prior to being elected to the Iowa House.

Bergan and his wife, Carol, have two daughters and two grandchildren.