Iowa State House District 24
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Sam Wengryn Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Sonya HicksDemocraticSam WengrynRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first win
Sonya Hicks 32.9Sam Wengryn 66.9
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Sam Wengryn (Republican) won by 34.0 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HicksRight column: Wengryn
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 1 of 1
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 2
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Candidates on the ballot
- Sonya HicksDemocratic
- Sam WengrynIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 14,809
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSam WengrynWon Republican 9,90166.9% DemocraticSonya Hicks Democratic 4,87332.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 350.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,942
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoel FryWon(incumbent) Republican 9,77398.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1691.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,282
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 10,57474.0% DemocraticChris Adcock Democratic 3,69425.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,375
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 7,70967.8% DemocraticJames Uhlenkamp Democratic 3,66632.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,799
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 11,70299.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 970.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,445
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 8,442100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,122
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 11,03699.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 860.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,447
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,28250.6% RepublicanMichael Breitbach Republican 5,16049.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,578
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,578100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,820
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,820100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,668
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger ThomasWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,56355.3% RepublicanGale Severson Republican 6,10544.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,197
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger ThomasWon Democratic 5,64955.4% RepublicanLeigh A. Rekow(incumbent) Republican 4,54844.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,144
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWillard JenkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 7,71058.7% DemocraticJoseph R. Rodriguez Democratic 5,43441.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,521
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWillard JenkinsWon(incumbent) Republican 5,521100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,479
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWillard JenkinsWon Republican 6,28050.3% DemocraticRobbie Fye Leach Democratic 6,19949.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,550
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald E. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 6,67263.2% DemocraticRobbie Fye Leach Democratic 3,87836.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,637
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDonald E. HansonWon(incumbent) Republican 7,46354.7% DemocraticJane Teaford(incumbent) Democratic 6,17445.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,076
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane TeafordWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,63662.1% RepublicanJim Oregan Republican 3,44037.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,949
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane TeafordWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,03667.3% RepublicanPhyllis Mortensen Republican 3,91332.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,541
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane TeafordWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,28155.4% RepublicanHarlan W. Vangerpen Republican 4,25844.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,417
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJane TeafordWon Democratic 6,78350.6% RepublicanHarlan W. Vangerpen Republican 6,63449.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,672
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHarlan W. GerpenWon Republican 5,90950.6% DemocraticJane Teaford Democratic 5,76349.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,007
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVic StuelandWon Republican 6,26052.1% DemocraticHerbert C. Hinkhouse(incumbent) Democratic 5,74747.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,693
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerbert C. HinkhouseWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,94751.3% RepublicanVic Stueland Republican 3,74648.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,686
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerbert C. HinkhouseWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,32654.1% RepublicanEdgar H. Holden Republican 5,36045.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,867
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerbert C. HinkhouseWon Democratic 4,60958.6% RepublicanEdgar H. Holden(incumbent) Republican 3,25841.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,384
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanEdgar H. HoldenWon(incumbent) Republican 6,22860.0% DemocraticDoris I. Kolvoord Democratic 4,15640.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,834
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 24, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHallie SargissonWon Democratic 2,88749.5% RepublicanLouis A. Peterson(incumbent) Republican 2,86249.1% OtherRuth E. Haafke Other 851.5%
- 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 24, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/24. Retrieved October 31, 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:24
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026