Ray “Bubba” Sorensen, II (R)-Greenfield

Ray “Bubba” Sorensen II (R-Greenfield) announced today (Thursday), his candidacy for the Iowa House. The 38-year old Sorensen is running for Iowa District 20, which is currently represented by Clel Baudler and who recently announced his retirement. The district includes the counties of Adair, Guthrie, and portions of Dallas and Cass.  Sorensen said in a press release, “My priorities are to work for the district by providing good constituent services and giving a voice to constituents in our legislative process. As a small business owner and lifelong resident of the district, I can be a voice for rural Iowa with a common-sense approach.”

Bubba is a life-long resident of Adair County where in Greenfield he operates his business, Sorensen Studios, with his wife Maria. They are the parents of two children. A graduate of Bridgewater-Fontanelle (now Nodaway Valley), he was active in sports and showing cattle in 4H. Engaged in local, state, and national politics, Sorensen served as an intern for former Iowa State Senator JoAnn Johnson and clerked for former Representative Steve Olson.

Sorensen is well known for painting the Freedom Rock® just south of Interstate 80 near Menlo, Iowa. Painting the original Freedom Rock® each year as a volunteer effort, he is now commissioned to paint the smaller Freedom Rocks® in every county in Iowa. He currently has sixty-nine of the county Freedom Rocks® completed.  In announcing his candidacy, Sorensen said “I want to thank Representative Baudler for his many years of service to the state of Iowa. Running for State House is an honor and extension of how I can serve my community. With the support of my family and friends, I will be a strong voice for House District 20.”