Zach Wahls
Profile
Zach Wahls is an American politician and member of the Iowa Senate, representing the 43rd district since 2019. He first gained national prominence in 2011 after a viral video of his testimony before the Iowa House Judiciary Committee defending same-sex marriage. An advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, he previously served as the Senate Minority Leader from 2020 to 2023. Wahls is a graduate of the University of Iowa and holds a master's degree in public affairs from Princeton University.
Details
- Born
- July 15, 1991 · 34 years old
- Birth place
- Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States
- Education
- Iowa City West High School, University of Iowa, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs
- Career
- Author, activist, peer tutor, co-founder of Scouts for Equality
