Lt. Governor Patty Judge
Lt. Governor Judge works closely with Governor Culver and plays an active role in their partnership of governance.
Serving as the Governor’s Homeland Security Advisor, Lt. Governor Judge is responsible for overseeing all the state’s
homeland security activities. This includes providing budget oversight and giving policy guidance on a wide range of
homeland security issues and programs.
Lt. Governor Judge keeps the Governor advised of issues regarding security in and around the state and works with other state agencies to ensure our government is ready for all hazards both natural and created.
In addition, she works with the federal Homeland Security Department to make sure Iowa’s interests are known and understood around the country.
Lt. Governor Judge has been one of our state’s loudest and proudest champions for renewable energy throughout her career. She continues that hard work as Lt. Governor as we look to the future and the new ideas and innovations it holds along the way to energy independence.
Lt. Governor Judge is also actively involved in promoting the health and wellness of Iowa’s citizens. The Lt. Governor has created a Commission on Wellness and Healthy Living to gather input from Iowans and examine areas of concern and improvement in the areas of health and wellness.
The Lt. Governor feels that the only way for our state to succeed is by embracing diversity in all its forms. She is committed to promoting an environment of inclusiveness to make Iowa an even more welcoming and inviting state.
A life-long Iowa resident, Lt. Governor Judge has a long history serving the State of Iowa. Prior to being sworn in as Lt. Governor, Patty Judge served two terms as Iowa Secretary of Agriculture. Elected in 1998 and re-elected in 2002, she was the first woman to serve in this position.
Lt. Governor Judge’s office adjoins the Governor’s on the first floor of the Iowa Statehouse.