Kolton Jones for Iowa House District 25

Working Families First

If you work for a living, we’re on the same side.

I’ve spent my career as a paramedic serving southeast Iowa families when they need help most, and I’ve seen firsthand the challenges our rural communities face—from struggling health care systems to underfunded schools and rising costs for working families. I’m running for the Iowa House because rural Iowa needs leaders who understand these challenges and are ready to fight for practical solutions that strengthen our communities.

The Platform

Let’s Get to Work

My campaign is focused on the things that actually matter to working families in District 25.

🏥 Strengthening Rural Health Care

As a paramedic, I’ve seen what happens when rural health care fails. Everyone in southeast Iowa deserves quality care close to home.

Protect rural hospitals and clinics
Make EMS an essential service
Recruit and retain health professionals in rural communities
End long drives for routine care

🧠 Expanding Access to Mental Health Care

Mental health care is health care. Too many rural families wait too long for help that should be available now.

Expand access to mental health care professionals
Strengthen crisis response services
Improve access to addiction treatment and recovery

📚 Supporting Public Education

Public schools are the heart of our small towns. Strong schools keep families here and prepare kids for real futures.

End the private school voucher program — public money belongs in public schools
Restore collective bargaining for teachers and public employees
Protect IPERS so educators can retire with dignity
Restore AEA funding and local control
Ensure SSA funding keeps pace with rising costs

💧 Protecting Clean Water

Clean water is essential for our health, our farms, and our future. We can protect Iowa’s waterways and support farmers at the same time.

Reduce nutrient runoff polluting Iowa waterways
Support farmer-led conservation programs
Protect drinking water for towns and rural residents
Back practical, science-based solutions that work for everyone

🌾 Growing the Rural Economy

Southeast Iowa families deserve the chance to stay, work, and build their lives here — not have to leave to find opportunity.

Put working families and rural communities first
Support small businesses and local entrepreneurs
Invest in workforce training and career education
Expand broadband internet and rural transportation
Create pathways for young people to stay and build here

Meet Kolton

Wapello County Native. Paramedic. Neighbor.

Born in Ottumwa to working class parents, I attended public school in Ottumwa, graduating from Ottumwa High School in 2017. I then obtained my Bachelor’s degree in 2021 from William Penn University.

Due to a deep interest in public service and helping others, I went back to school for my EMT and paramedic certifications. I have worked for four years at Ottumwa Regional Health Center on the ambulance and in the cardiac cath lab.

After seeing firsthand the struggles of Iowans in Wapello County, I am running for Iowa House to fight for causes that are important to residents of southeast Iowa.

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This Campaign Runs on People, Not PACs

Every dollar goes directly to reaching voters in District 25. No corporate donors. No special interests. Just neighbors investing in a better future for our families and our communities.

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