Chris Cournoyer  Chris Cournoyer is the Iowa State Senator from the 49th District. A Republican, she has served in the Iowa Senate since 2019. She currently resides in Le Claire, Iowa. As of February 2020, Cournoyer serves on the following committees: Education (Vice Chair), Natural Resources and Environment, State Government, and Transportation. She also serves on the Economic Development Appropriations Subcommittee, as well as the Early Childhood Iowa State Board, and the Research and Development School Advisory Council.