Jennifer Konfrst

Jennifer Konfrst is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives for the 32nd district since 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the House minority leader from 2021 to 2025, becoming the first woman to hold that position in Iowa. Before her political career, she worked for Iowa PBS and currently serves as an associate professor of journalism and strategic political communication at Drake University. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and mass communications and a master's degree in public administration from Drake University.