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.
General election
District 1
District 1, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | John Wills (incumbent) | 10,501 | 74.3 |
| Democratic | Karen Larson | 3,617 | 25.6 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 8 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 14,126 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 2
District 2, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Megan Jones (incumbent) | 8,241 | 66.0 |
| Democratic | Ryan Odor | 4,231 | 33.9 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 14 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,486 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 3
District 4
District 4, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Skyler Wheeler | 11,037 | 95.1 |
| Independent | Write In | 565 | 4.9 |
Total votes | 11,602 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 5
District 6
District 7
District 7, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ted Gassman (incumbent) | 7,153 | 56.9 |
| Democratic | Debra Jenson | 5,404 | 43.0 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 8 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,565 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 8
District 9
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
District 9, Republican Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ann Meyer | 873 | 67.3 |
| Republican | Gary Waechter | 421 | 32.5 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 3 | 0.2 |
Total votes | 1,297 | 100.0 |
District 9, Democratic Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Megan Srinivas | 1,131 | 99.6 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 5 | 0.4 |
Total votes | 1,136 | 100.0 |
District 10
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
District 10, Republican Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Sexton (Incumbent) | 1,354 | 76.3 |
| Republican | Tom Hoefling | 421 | 23.7 |
Total votes | 1,775 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Thompson faced no primary challenge
District 10, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mike Sexton (incumbent) | 8,595 | 67.0 |
| Democratic | Jake Thompson | 4,211 | 32.8 |
| Independent | Write Ins/Others | 15 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,821 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 11
Incumbent Republican Gary Worthan is running unopposed
District 11, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Gary Worthan (incumbent) | 8,376 | 97.8 |
| Independent | Write In | 186 | 2.2 |
Total votes | 8,562 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 12
Republican Brian Best is running for a third term, He faced democrat Peter Leo in the general election
District 12, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Brian Best (incumbent) | 8,458 | 65.7 |
| Democratic | Peter Leo | 4,402 | 34.3 |
Total votes | 12,865 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 13
Incumbent Democrat Chris Hall is Running for fifth term and ran unopposed [10]
District 13, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Chris Hall (incumbent) | 6,685 | 95.5 |
| Independent | Write In | 325 | 4.5 |
Total votes | 6,997 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 14
Incumbent Democrat Timothy Kacena is fending off a rematch against Republican Robert Henderson, who Kacena narrowly defeated back in 2016.[11]
District 14, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Tim Kacena | 4,606 | 53.9 |
| Republican | Robert Henderson | 3,936 | 46.0 |
Total votes | 8,542 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 15
Incumbent Democrat Charlie McConkey is running for reelection he faces Republican LeAnn Hughes in the general election[12]
District 15, Republican Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | LeAnn Hughes | 355 | 58.9 |
| Republican | Sarah Abdouch | 132 | 21.9 |
| Republican | Mark Hunter (Withdrawn) | 116 | 19.2 |
Total votes | 603 | 100.0 |
District 16
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
District 16, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Mary Ann Hanusa (incumbent) | 4,949 | 49.5 |
| Democratic | Steve Gorman | 4,835 | 48.4 |
| Libertarian | Steve Sechrest | 208 | 2.1 |
| Independent | Write Ins/Others | 4 | 0.0 |
Total votes | 9,996 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 17
Republican Incumbent Matt Windschitl and Democratic Jan Creasman are having a rematch[15]
District 17, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Matt Windschitl (incumbent) | 8,584 | 71.1 |
| Democratic | Jan Creasman | 3,468 | 28.7 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 18 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,070 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 18
Steven Holt ran unopposed in general election
District 18, General Election[1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Steven Holt (incumbent) | 8,316 | 97.2 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 242 | 2.8 |
Total votes | 8,558 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 19
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 are also running.[17][18]
District 19, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Chris Hagenow (incumbent) | 10,539 | 56.2 |
| Democratic | Gregg Gustafson | 7,689 | 41.0 |
| Independent | Richard Dedor | 498 | 2.7 |
| Independent | Write Ins/Others | 15 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 18,741 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 20
District 20, Republican Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Ray Sorensen | 1,370 | 84.5 |
| Republican | Dodge Perrigo | 252 | 15.5 |
Total votes | 1,622 | 100.0 |
District 20, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Roy Sorensen | 7,659 | 62.3 |
| Democratic | Warren Varley | 4,625 | 37.6 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 15 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,299 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 21
District 21, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Tom Moore (Incumbent) | 7,932 | 65.7 |
| Democratic | Denise O'Brien | 4,139 | 34.3 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 6 | 0.0 |
Total votes | 12,077 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 22
District 22, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jon Jacobson (Incumbent) | 9,707 | 65.9 |
| Democratic | Ray Stevens | 5,003 | 34.0 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 21 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 14,731 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 23
District 23, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | David Sieck (Incumbent) | 7,931 | 66.1 |
| Democratic | Chuck Larson | 4,060 | 33.8 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 7 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 11,998 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 24
District 24, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Cecil Dolecheck (Incumbent) | 7,709 | 67.7 |
| Democratic | James Uhlenkamp | 3,666 | 32.2 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 5 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 11,380 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 25
District 25, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Stan Gustafson (Incumbent) | 9,420 | 59.2 |
| Democratic | Ryan Marquardt | 6,470 | 40.7 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 10 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 15,900 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 26
District 26, Republican Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Rebel Snodgrass | 683 | 57.5 |
| Republican | Jeffrey Janssen | 505 | 42.5 |
Total votes | 1,188 | 100.0 |
District 26, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Scott Ourth (Incumbent) | 8,195 | 55.4 |
| Republican | Rebel Snodgrass | 6,572 | 44.4 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 24 | 0.2 |
Total votes | 14,791 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 27
District 27, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Joel Fry (Incumbent) | 7,691 | 69.0 |
| Democratic | Richard Foster | 3,441 | 30.9 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 11 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 11,143 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 28
Incumbent Greg Heartsill is not seeking reelection[19]
Democratic primary
Democrats Ann Fields and Zachary Pendroy are both running [20][21][22]
District 28, Democratic Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Ann Fields | 1,018 | 82.2 |
| Democratic | Zach Pendroy | 221 | 17.8 |
Total votes | 1,239 | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Jon Thorup and Jon Van Wyk are both vying for this seat.[23][24]
District 28, Republican Primary[6] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jon Thorup | 1,160 | 61.7 |
| Republican | Jon Van Wyk | 721 | 38.3 |
Total votes | 1,881 | 100.0 |
District 28, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Jon Thorup | 8,132 | 64.1 |
| Democratic | Ann Fields | 4,538 | 35.8 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 7 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,677 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 29
District 29, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Wesley Breckenridge (Incumbent) | 7,620 | 58.7 |
| Republican | Ann Howell | 5,354 | 41.2 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 16 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 12,900 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 30
District 30, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | Brian Lohse | 9,463 | 56.1 |
| Democratic | Kent Balduchi | 7,378 | 43.8 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 14 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 16,855 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 31
District 31, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Rick Olson (incumbent) | 8,576 | 100.0 |
Total votes | 8,576 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 32
District 32, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Gaines (Incumbent) | 6,250 | 70.2 |
| Republican | William Charlier | 2,388 | 26.8 |
| Libertarian | ToyA S. Johnson | 250 | 2.8 |
Total votes | 8,901 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 33
District 33, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Brian Meyer (Incumbent) | 6,886 | 67.6 |
| Republican | Gregory Malone | 3,283 | 32.2 |
Total votes | 10,191 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 34
District 34, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Bruce Hunter (Incumbent) | 7,930 | 67.4 |
| Republican | Jerry Cheevers | 3,229 | 27.5 |
| Libertarian | Marrianna Collins | 590 | 5.0 |
Total votes | 11,760 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 35
District 35, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Ako Abdul-Samad (Incumbent) | 5,682 | 77.8 |
| Libertarian | John Callahan | 1,552 | 21.3 |
| Independent | Write In | 65 | 0.9 |
Total votes | 7,299 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 36
District 36, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Marti Anderson (Incumbent) | 11,246 | 80.3 |
| Libertarian | Joseph Howe | 2,687 | 19.2 |
| Independent | Write In | 67 | 0.5 |
Total votes | 14,000 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 37
District 37, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Republican | John Landon (incumbent) | 10,428 | 52.0 |
| Democratic | Andrew Rasmussen | 9,618 | 47.9 |
| Independent | Write Ins | 25 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 20,071 | 100.0 |
| Republican hold |
District 38
District 39
District 39, General Election[7] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Karin Derry | 9,658 | 49.8 |
| Republican | Jake Highfill (incumbent) | 9,353 | 48.3 |
| Libertarian | Anthony Junk | 362 | 1.9 |
| Independent | Write In | 9 | 0.0 |
Total votes | 19,382 | 100.0 |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
District 40
District 40, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | John Forbes (Incumbent) | 11,565 | 96.8 |
| Independent | Write In | 382 | 3.2 |
Total votes | 11,947 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 41
District 41, General Election [1] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jo Oldson (Incumbent) | 12,279 | 84.8 |
| Independent | Claudia Addy | 2,109 | 14.6 |
| Independent | Write In | 87 | 0.6 |
Total votes | 14,475 | 100.0 |
| Democratic hold |
District 42
Kristin Sunde is Challenging Republican Incumbent Peter Cownie in a key West Des Moines suburban seat.[25][26]
District 43
District 43, General Election[7] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jennifer Konfrst | 8,852 | 56.7 |
| Republican | Micheal Boel | 6,431 | 41.2 |
| Libertarian | Chad Brewbaker | 318 | 2.0 |
| Independent | write in | 11 | 0.1 |
Total votes | 15,612 | 100.0 |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
District 44
District 44, General Election[7] Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Kenan Judge | 11,169 | 51.7 |
| Republican | Anna Bergman | 9,959 | 46.1 |
| Libertarian | Gabriel Thomson | 469 | 2.2 |
| Independent | write in | 10 | 0.0 |
Total votes | 21,607 | 100.0 |
| Democratic gain from Republican |
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