From Sex Offender to State Reformer
About Grant D. Hill
Fighting for Redemption, Opportunity, and Common-Sense Reform
My name is Grant Dmitry Hill, and I’m running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 88. I’m not a career politician — I’m someone who has lived through struggle, faced the consequences of my actions, and come out the other side with a renewed purpose: to fight for people who feel forgotten, silenced, or left behind.
From Orphanage to Iowa
I was born in Russia and adopted at age three. One of my first memories is proudly sharing animal crackers with the kids in the orphanage — a small moment that taught me what it means to give. I was raised in Iowa by a family of farmers and educators, where I learned the value of hard work, faith, and second chances.
In high school, I graduated near the top of my class and entered the honors program at the University of Northern Iowa. I climbed the corporate ladder quickly — becoming one of the youngest General Manager in my Five Guys region, opening one of their most successful stores just days before COVID lockdowns. I later became a hotel General Manager for Marriott, leading teams and breaking performance records.
But my life took difficult turns. In 2017, I was convicted of a felony theft charge and sentenced to probation. Then in 2021, I was convicted of two misdemeanor sex offenses and sentenced to prison. I take full responsibility for my actions — and I also believe people should be defined by how they rise, not just how they fall.
Redemption and Responsibility
While incarcerated, I chose to change. I became a Praise and Worship leader in prison, completed college courses through DMACC and Grinnell, and worked out daily to rebuild my health and discipline. I found deep spiritual growth through New Life Prison Church and committed myself to helping others — especially those who feel like they’ve been counted out.
I’m not ashamed of my story. It’s made me who I am. And it’s the reason I’m running for office — because real change comes from lived experience, not political talking points.
Turning Experience Into Action
After my release, I founded 1 Love Legacy, a nonprofit dedicated to giving second chances and helping people rebuild their lives after prison, addiction, or other struggles. Our mission is simple: show that redemption is real, that people can change, and that no one should be defined by their worst moments.
Through 1 Love Legacy, I work with returning citizens, families, and communities to provide mentorship, support, and opportunities for growth. This work isn’t political — it’s personal. It’s about lifting others up because I know what it feels like to be down — and because Iowa will be stronger when we believe in each other again.
What I Stand For
I’m running to bring bold, honest reform to Iowa — to cut through bureaucracy, protect our families, and build a government that works for the people.
My 22-point platform focuses on real issues Iowans care about — not political games — and includes:
✅ Shrinking the Iowa Code from 15,000+ pages to under 10,000, making laws easier to read and harder to abuse
✅ Fixing our broken road project system — cutting red tape, holding contractors accountable, and getting Iowa moving again
✅ Fighting the benefits cliff with a Bridge off Medicaid plan — helping workers transition to better pay without losing healthcare
✅ Giving adult learners and new residents a fair shot at education with the Fair Iowa Tuition Act
✅ Becoming #1 in plasma donation — beating Texas and bringing new income and medical breakthroughs to Iowa
✅ Expanding mental health access with a statewide Mental Health Fast Pass
✅ Protecting family farms from unfair property tax spikes with the Iowa Family Farm Protection Act
✅ Leading the nation in biofuels with an Iowa E30 standard
✅ Cutting insurance costs and fighting unfair rate hikes with the Iowa Insurance Fairness Act
✅ Protecting Iowa seniors from scams, predatory marketers, and outrageous utility tricks
✅ Making nursing home care more affordable and more transparent for Iowa families
✅ Bringing real accountability inside our prison system — with drug testing for staff, reduced bureaucracy, and pay raises for those doing the hard work of rehabilitation
✅ Fighting drug trafficking and domestic violence with public registry acts that protect our communities
✅ Protecting faith in Iowa prisons — because real rehabilitation starts with the heart
✅ Defending the Second Amendment and enforcing existing gun laws to keep communities safe
✅ Keeping taxes low and cutting government waste
✅ Creating a fair earned path to citizenship for undocumented Iowans who’ve lived here 10+ years, paid taxes, and obeyed our laws
✅ Protecting Iowa energy consumers from runaway costs and scams
✅ Supporting second-chance hiring and mentorship for returning citizens — because people deserve a chance to rebuild
✅ Standing for life — supporting a 15-week abortion limit with clear exceptions, while giving Iowa mothers the resources they need
✅ Defending our border, working with ICE, and protecting Iowa from the consequences of federal failure
The People’s Hill
This campaign isn’t about image — it’s about impact. That’s why I named it The People’s Hill — not after me, but after us. I believe in an Iowa where every person has the chance to rise — no matter their past.
I know what it means to fall, but I also know what it means to fight your way back. I’m living proof that people can change, grow, and give back. Now, I’m asking for your support — not just to elect me, but to join me in building something real.
– Grant D. Hill
Candidate for Iowa House, District 88