Iowa House District 2

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Bob HendersonRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win on file

No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Bob Henderson (R) 60.6, Jessica Lopezwalker (D) 39.2

Jessica Lopez-WalkerDemocratic

Last election: Bob Henderson (Republican) won by 21.4 points, 2024
On the 2026 ballot: 2 candidates

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Donor-based spectrum: LiberalCentristConservativeHendersonNo published score for Lopez-Walker
Races won and lost: 2-3; 0-1
Years since first win on file: 4; Not available

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Jessica Lopez-WalkerDemocratic
Bob HendersonIncumbentRepublican

Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19

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History (28 elections for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 11,761
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Older district map (2022 to 2024)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBob HendersonWonName as filed: Robert Henderson	Republican	7,13060.6%	60.6%
DemocraticJessica Lopezwalker	Democratic	4,61339.2%	39.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	180.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,454
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Older district map (2022)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBob HendersonWonName as filed: Robert Henderson	Republican	4,84957.4%	57.4%
DemocraticSteve Hansen(incumbent)	Democratic	3,59842.6%	42.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	70.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,813
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMegan JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	13,59798.4%	98.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	2161.6%	1.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,472
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMegan Lee Hess JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,24166.1%	66.1%
DemocraticRyan Odor	Democratic	4,23133.9%	33.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,942
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMegan Lee Hess JonesWon(incumbent)	Republican	12,75698.6%	98.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1861.4%	1.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,084
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMegan HessWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,77087.0%	87.0%
IndependentTerry Manwarren	Independent	1,28712.8%	12.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	270.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 15,318
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanMegan HessWon	Republican	8,65256.5%	56.5%
DemocraticSteve Bomgaars	Democratic	6,65243.4%	43.4%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	140.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,328
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticChris HallWon	Democratic	3,43854.3%	54.3%
RepublicanCate Bryan	Republican	2,88045.5%	45.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	100.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,138
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger F. WendtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,70951.5%	51.5%
RepublicanRick Bertrand	Republican	4,42948.5%	48.5%

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger F. WendtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,212100.0%	100.0%

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger F. WendtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,608100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 5,811
Election day: November 5, 2002
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticRoger F. WendtWon	Democratic	3,55361.1%	61.1%
RepublicanJim Lewis	Republican	2,25838.9%	38.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,457
Election day: November 7, 2000
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven H. WarnstadtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,78768.4%	68.4%
RepublicanJoel Arends	Republican	2,67031.6%	31.6%

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven H. WarnstadtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	4,602100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 8,502
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven H. WarnstadtWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,66766.7%	66.7%
RepublicanDouglas A. Lehman	Republican	2,83533.4%	33.4%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,001
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticSteven H. WarnstadtWon	Democratic	3,85655.1%	55.1%
RepublicanDarold R. Sea	Republican	3,14544.9%	44.9%

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick F. GillWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,322100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,726
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatrick F. GillWon	Democratic	4,38156.7%	56.7%
RepublicanChristopher Rants	Republican	3,34543.3%	43.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,800
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike PetersWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,65557.7%	57.7%
RepublicanLeonard R. Miller	Republican	4,14542.3%	42.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,193
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMike PetersWon	Democratic	3,89954.2%	54.2%
RepublicanErnest Turek	Republican	3,29145.8%	45.8%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,726
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAl SturgeonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	7,08666.1%	66.1%
RepublicanHarland T. Minscer	Republican	3,63933.9%	33.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,981
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticAl SturgeonWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,27866.1%	66.1%
RepublicanHarland T. Minscer	Republican	2,70233.9%	33.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,815
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDouglas RitsemaWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,52069.5%	69.5%
DemocraticKenneth Wright	Democratic	3,29530.5%	30.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,786
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDouglas RitsemaWon	Republican	4,21754.2%	54.2%
DemocraticRonald Ritchie	Democratic	2,01925.9%	25.9%
OtherLyle R. Stephens(incumbent)	Other	1,55019.9%	19.9%

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLyle R. StephensWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,469100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,202
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLyle R. StephensWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,61350.1%	50.1%
DemocraticJames W. Spradling	Democratic	4,58949.9%	49.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,357
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanLyle R. StephensWon	Republican	7,03556.9%	56.9%
DemocraticFrank Bowers	Democratic	5,32243.1%	43.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,101
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1970 to 1971)

Iowa House of Representatives District 2, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanGordon StokesWon(incumbent)	Republican	4,02056.6%	56.6%
DemocraticCharles Wiley	Democratic	3,08143.4%	43.4%

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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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.

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