Chris Cournoyer
American politician
Christine S. Cournoyer ( kər-NOIR; née Gearhart, July 24, 1970) is an American politician who has served as the 48th lieutenant governor of Iowa since December 2024, having replaced Adam Gregg, who resigned from the role in September 2024. A member of the Republican Party, Cournoyer previously served as an Iowa state senator from the 35th District from 2019 to 2024.
On April 28, 2025, Cournoyer filed paperwork to run for Iowa State Auditor in the 2026 election. Governor Reynolds endorsed her.
Early life and career
Cournoyer was born in 1970 in Dallas, Texas.
She received a BA degree in 1992 from University of Texas, Austin, in computer science. Cournoyer worked as a website designer at Andersen Consulting, before becoming self-employed.
She also previously served on the Pleasant Valley Community School District School Board from 2013 until 2019, with 2 years as board president. She was a reserve sheriff deputy for Scott County.
Political career
Iowa State Senate
Cournoyer was elected to the Iowa Senate in 2018 and was re-elected in 2023.
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