Member profile: Rep. Kevin McCarthy
House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
House District 67
Des Moines
www.mccarthyforiowa.com
Kevin is the State Representative from House District 67. House District 67 covers the East and Southeast portions of Des Moines, all of Pleasant Hill, and a portion of Carlisle. Kevin grew up in Des Moines and attended Lincoln High School. He graduated with a B.A. from Wartburg College prior to attending Drake University Law School. During law school Kevin worked in the offices of Iowa’s Attorney General, Tom Miller. He eventually graduated from law school and went to work for the Tobacco Project in Washington D.C. He currently works in private practice with the Wandro & Baer Law Firm in Des Moines.
Rep. McCarthy was elected Majority Leader in the Fall of 2006 following the Democratic takeover of the Iowa House. While his responsibilities are primarily defined by tradition and House rule, there are certain duties that now customarily fall under the Leader’s control. These responsibilities include the scheduling of legislation for debate and the planning of daily, weekly and annual legislative agendas.
The Majority Leader works closely with the House Speaker to schedule debate on a weekly basis and set the agenda for the session. He is also expected to consult with members to gauge attitudes concerning legislation and communicate the party’s message to the media and public at large.
