Iowa State House District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by David Sieck Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jack GoodmanDemocraticDavid SieckRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: David Sieck (R) 75.0, Candella Foleyfinchem (D) 24.8
- Last election
- David Sieck (Republican) won by 50.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GoodmanRight column: Sieck
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeSieckNo published score for Goodman
- Races
- None listed
- Won 5 of 5
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jack GoodmanDemocratic
- David SieckIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,172
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid SieckWon Republican 12,87675.0% DemocraticCandella Foleyfinchem Democratic 4,26524.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 310.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,712
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid SieckWon(incumbent) Republican 10,51298.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2001.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,051
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent SiegristWon Republican 6,61550.7% DemocraticJen Pellant Democratic 5,88945.1% OtherRobert Fairchild Other 5404.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,992
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Ann HanusaWon(incumbent) Republican 4,94949.5% DemocraticSteve Gorman Democratic 4,83548.4% LibertarianSteve Sechrest Libertarian 2082.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,983
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Ann HanusaWon(incumbent) Republican 6,84757.1% DemocraticSteve Gorman Democratic 5,12042.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 160.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,282
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Ann HanusaWon(incumbent) Republican 4,47761.5% DemocraticMarti D. Nerenstone Democratic 2,79538.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,990
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Ann HanusaWon(incumbent) Republican 6,84757.1% DemocraticHeidi Guggisberg Coners Democratic 5,11742.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,966
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob HagerWon Republican 5,60851.1% DemocraticJohn W. Beard(incumbent) Democratic 5,34948.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 90.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,520
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn BeardWon Democratic 8,17256.3% RepublicanRandy Schissel Republican 6,34843.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,742
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck GippWon(incumbent) Republican 5,78259.4% DemocraticThomas Hansen Democratic 3,96040.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,941
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck GippWon(incumbent) Republican 10,941100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,911
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChuck GippWon(incumbent) Republican 7,911100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,410
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry RayhonsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,410100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,154
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry RayhonsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,73662.7% DemocraticLeslie M. Granger Democratic 3,41837.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,695
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry RayhonsWon Republican 6,37554.5% DemocraticGloria Goll Democratic 5,32045.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,269
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 6,80266.2% DemocraticJack Niewald Democratic 3,46733.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,059
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 7,49762.2% DemocraticLeslie M. Granger Democratic 4,56237.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,543
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 5,77860.5% DemocraticJack Niewald Democratic 3,76539.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,398
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 6,13653.8% DemocraticPaul Devine Jr. Democratic 5,26246.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,497
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 5,12754.0% DemocraticPaul Devine Jr. Democratic 4,36946.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,096
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 8,08599.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,039
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 6,25662.3% DemocraticRuth A. Bolie Democratic 3,78337.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,387
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSemor C. TofteWon(incumbent) Republican 7,41465.1% DemocraticJoyce E. Christensen Democratic 3,97334.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,835
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSemor C. TofteWon(incumbent) Republican 5,834100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,686
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSemor C. TofteWon(incumbent) Republican 6,76557.9% DemocraticEverett F. Rowland Democratic 4,92142.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,795
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSemor C. TofteWon(incumbent) Republican 5,10258.0% DemocraticJeffrey Barth Democratic 3,69142.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,765
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSemor C. TofteWon Republican 7,25656.8% DemocraticDon Kleinhessalink Democratic 5,50843.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,294
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 16, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames WirtzWon Republican 3,99054.7% DemocraticRay Morgan Democratic 3,30445.3%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1970 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Iowa State House District 16, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/16. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ia/sldl:16
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026