2018 Iowa House of Representatives election
Results of the elections: Republican gain Democratic gain Republican hold Democratic hold
The 2018 Iowa House of Representative elections took place on November 6, 2018, to elect representatives from all 100 districts. The winners of this will serve in 88th General Assembly, with apportioned among the states based on the 2010 United States census . The Republican Party retained control of the House, while losing a net gain of 5 seats to Democratic Party .
The elections for Iowa's four congressional districts , governor, lieutenant governor , statewide officeholders , and the Iowa Senate were also held on this date.
Incumbent Democrat Helen Miller announced her retirement and did not run for reelection[ 2] Republicans Ann Meyer, a Registered Nurse and Gary Waechter are running are running.[ 3] [ 4] Democrat Megan Srinivas, a Physician announced her candidacy [ 5]
The primary election was held on June 5, 2018
Republican Incumbent Mike Sexton is seeking reelection for a third term.[ 8] he faced former 2012 and 2016 Presidential Candidate Tom Hoefling in the republican primary.[ 9] on the Democratic Side, Jake Thompson is running for the democratic nomination.
Republican primary
Democratic primary
Thompson faced no primary challenge
Incumbent Republican Gary Worthan is running unopposed
Republican Brian Best is running for a third term, He faced democrat Peter Leo in the general election
Incumbent Democrat Chris Hall is Running for fifth term and ran unopposed [ 10]
Incumbent Democrat Timothy Kacena is fending off a rematch against Republican Robert Henderson, who Kacena narrowly defeated back in 2016.[ 11]
Incumbent Democrat Charlie McConkey is running for reelection he faces Republican LeAnn Hughes in the general election[ 12]
Democrat Steve Gorman nearly pulled off a stunning upset against Republican Incumbent Mary Ann Hanusa .[ 13] [ 14] Libertarian Party Candidate Steve Sechrest is also running
Republican Incumbent Matt Windschitl and Democratic Jan Creasman are having a rematch[ 15]
Steven Holt ran unopposed in general election
House Majority leader Chris Hagenow who previously represented District 43 planned to move with his family to run in the 19th District.[ 16] Democrat Gregg Gustafson and independent candidate Richard Dedor also ran.[ 17] [ 18]
Incumbent Greg Heartsill did not seek reelection.[ 19]
Democratic primary
Democrats Ann Fields and Zachary Pendroy both ran.[ 20] [ 21] [ 22]
Republican primary
Jon Thorup and Jon Van Wyk both vied for this seat.[ 23] [ 24]
Kristin Sunde challenged Republican incumbent Peter Cownie in a key West Des Moines suburban seat.[ 25] [ 26]
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^ "Leaving a legacy: Helen Miller to retire from legislature after 16 years | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News" . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ "Gary Waechter (@waechter4iowa) | Twitter" . twitter.com . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ "Meyer declares candidacy for Iowa House in 2018 | News, Sports, Jobs - Messenger News" . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ Reporter, India-West Staff. "Indian American Physician Megan Srinivas Seeking Iowa House Seat to Improve State's Health Care, Education Systems" . India West . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
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^ "State Representative Mike Sexton" . www.facebook.com . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ "Hoefling challenges incumbent for GOP nod in District 10 primary | The Graphic-Advocate" . thegraphic-advocate.com . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ Hayworth, Bret (March 15, 2018). "Chris Hall running for re-election to Sioux City seat" . Sioux City Journal . Retrieved September 15, 2019 .
^ Hayworth, Bret (October 24, 2018). "Kacena, Henderson in rematch for Sioux City House seat" . Sioux City Journal . Retrieved September 16, 2019 .
^ Leu, Jon (June 6, 2018). "Hughes wins GOP nod to face Rep. Charlie McConkey" . The Daily Nonpareil . Council Bluffs, Iowa. Retrieved September 16, 2019 .
^ Orti, Camila (October 13, 2016). "Democratic newcomer challenges experienced District 16 incumbent" . KETV . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ Mike Peterson. "Incumbent legislators returning to Statehouse" . KMAland.com . Retrieved September 17, 2019 .
^ Hayworth, Bret (October 18, 2018). "Creasman, Windschitl have rematch for Iowa House District 17 seat" . Sioux City Journal . Retrieved September 19, 2019 .
^ Pfannenstiel, Brianne. "Iowa House Majority Leader Hagenow to seek re-election in more heavily Republican district" . Des Moines Register . Retrieved September 22, 2019 .
^ Cole, Clint (ed.). "Greg Gustafson running for Iowa House District 19" . Dallas County News . Retrieved September 22, 2019 .
^ "Dedor, once a candidate for Mason City mayor, now a candidate for State Legislature" . Mason City Globe Gazette . May 31, 2017. Retrieved September 22, 2019 .
^ Dolmage, David (June 26, 2018). "Newton republicans give Heartsill warm sendoff" . www.newtondailynews.com . Retrieved October 4, 2019 .
^ Finan, Pat (ed.). "Candid candidate says experience will help House bid" . Knoxville Journal-Express . Retrieved October 4, 2019 .
^ Finan, Pat (ed.). "Fields to run as Democrat for District 28 House seat" . Knoxville Journal-Express . Retrieved October 4, 2019 .
^ "Meet the Candidates: Iowa House District 28: Ann Fields" . Daily Newton News . May 9, 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2019 .
^ Finan, Pat (ed.). "Heartsill won't run again; Thorup to seek house seat" . Knoxville Journal-Express . Retrieved October 4, 2019 .
^ Finan, Pat (ed.). "Van Wyk, Pendroy enter House District 28 races" . Knoxville Journal-Express . Retrieved October 4, 2019 .
^ Rynard, Pat (January 18, 2018). "Kristin Sunde Launches Campaign For Key West Des Moines House Seat" . Iowa Starting Line . Retrieved October 13, 2019 .
^ "Iowa election 2018: Sunde challenges Cownie for Iowa House seat" . Des Moines Register . Retrieved October 13, 2019 .
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