Iowa State House District 21
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Brooke Boden Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Brooke BodenRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winSpencer A WaughDemocratic
Brooke Boden 58.6Spencer A Waugh 41.3
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Brooke Boden (Republican) won by 17.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: BodenRight column: Waugh
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeBodenNo published score for Waugh
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- Won 0 of 1
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Spencer A WaughDemocratic
- Brooke BodenIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,373
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrooke BodenWon Republican 10,18458.6% DemocraticSpencer A. Waugh Democratic 7,16641.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,766
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrooke BodenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,93162.1% DemocraticJoe Kerner Democratic 4,82837.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,572
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 10,19470.0% DemocraticShaun Kelley Democratic 4,34829.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 300.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,071
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MooreWon(incumbent) Republican 7,93265.7% DemocraticDenise Obrien Democratic 4,13934.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,843
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom MooreWon Republican 11,71698.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1271.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,753
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack DrakeWon(incumbent) Republican 6,90964.3% DemocraticTim Ennis Democratic 3,84235.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,638
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJack DrakeWon(incumbent) Republican 8,32256.9% DemocraticJohn Rose Democratic 6,29743.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,429
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnesa KajtazovicWon Democratic 5,53958.7% RepublicanJohn Rooff Republican 3,87541.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,127
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKerry BurtWon Democratic 6,67350.8% RepublicanTami Wiencek(incumbent) Republican 6,45449.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,306
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTami WiencekWon Republican 4,80251.6% DemocraticDon Shoultz(incumbent) Democratic 4,50448.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,973
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon ShoultzWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,90360.9% RepublicanRon Welper Republican 5,07039.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,661
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDon ShoultzWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,27060.9% RepublicanAllen Coppock Republican 3,39139.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,171
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill DixWon(incumbent) Republican 10,171100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,698
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill DixWon(incumbent) Republican 7,698100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,803
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill DixWon Republican 7,803100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,888
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,888100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,891
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 7,74671.1% DemocraticJohn A. Padget Jr. Democratic 3,14528.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,023
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,023100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,905
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,905100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,928
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 5,928100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,732
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 8,732100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,090
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBob RenkenWon(incumbent) Republican 8,090100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,026
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe WelshWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,89365.6% RepublicanJohn M. McGill Republican 4,13234.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,551
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe WelshWon Democratic 4,54653.2% RepublicanJohn A. Bohy Republican 4,00546.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,311
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. GilloonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,11754.1% RepublicanJohn A. Bohy Republican 5,19445.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,595
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas J. GilloonWon Democratic 4,54059.8% RepublicanWilliam W. Stewart Republican 3,05540.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,321
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard J. Norpel Sr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 6,43962.4% RepublicanJames R. Mowat Republican 3,88237.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,583
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 21, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDonald V. DoyleWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,02554.2% RepublicanRalph Snider Republican 2,55845.8%
- 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 21, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/21. 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:21
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