Iowa State House District 26

Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Austin Harris Republican · Member list as of Oct 28

Austin HarrisRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win

Last result · 2024 general: Austin Harris (R) 71.5, Darcie Whitlow (D) 24.1, Donald Gier (L) 4.2

Brett MohlerDemocratic

Earlier results: Austin Harris (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Brooke Boden (Republican) won by 7.4 points, 2020, older linesAll 28 elections

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Past results

Votes for listed candidates: 15,167
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAustin HarrisWon	Republican	10,84371.5%	71.5%
DemocraticDarcie Whitlow	Democratic	3,65824.1%	24.1%
LibertarianDonald Gier	Libertarian	6344.2%	4.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,786
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAustin HarrisWon	Republican	9,63598.5%	98.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1511.5%	1.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,241
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrooke BodenWon	Republican	9,78453.6%	53.6%
DemocraticScott Ourth(incumbent)	Democratic	8,43146.2%	46.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,767
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott OurthWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,19555.5%	55.5%
RepublicanRebel Snodgrass	Republican	6,57244.5%	44.5%

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.

All elections (28 for this seat)

Votes for listed candidates: 15,167
Election day: November 5, 2024
District map: Same as today

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAustin HarrisWon	Republican	10,84371.5%	71.5%
DemocraticDarcie Whitlow	Democratic	3,65824.1%	24.1%
LibertarianDonald Gier	Libertarian	6344.2%	4.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	320.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,786
Election day: November 8, 2022
District map: Same as today

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanAustin HarrisWon	Republican	9,63598.5%	98.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	1511.5%	1.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 18,241
Election day: November 3, 2020
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanBrooke BodenWon	Republican	9,78453.6%	53.6%
DemocraticScott Ourth(incumbent)	Democratic	8,43146.2%	46.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	260.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 14,767
Election day: November 6, 2018
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott OurthWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,19555.5%	55.5%
RepublicanRebel Snodgrass	Republican	6,57244.5%	44.5%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,915
Election day: November 8, 2016
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott OurthWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,12253.9%	53.9%
RepublicanRebel Snodgrass	Republican	7,76945.9%	45.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	240.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,472
Election day: November 4, 2014
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott OurthWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,72553.9%	53.9%
RepublicanJames L. Butler	Republican	5,72645.9%	45.9%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	210.2%	0.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 16,263
Election day: November 6, 2012
District map: Older district map (2012 to 2021)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticScott OurthWon	Democratic	8,45252.0%	52.0%
RepublicanSteve McCoy	Republican	7,75847.7%	47.7%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	530.3%	0.3%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,189
Election day: November 2, 2010
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticMary WolfeWon	Democratic	4,80052.2%	52.2%
RepublicanDavid A. Rose	Republican	4,37647.6%	47.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	130.1%	0.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,185
Election day: November 4, 2008
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPolly BuktaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	8,35163.3%	63.3%
RepublicanJonathan Vanroekel	Republican	4,83436.7%	36.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,131
Election day: November 7, 2006
District map: Older district map (2002 to 2011)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPolly BuktaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,53660.6%	60.6%
RepublicanLester A. Shields	Republican	3,59539.4%	39.4%

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPolly BuktaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,798100.0%	100.0%

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPolly BuktaWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,984100.0%	100.0%

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill DotzlerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	9,369100.0%	100.0%

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill DotzlerWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,707100.0%	100.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,111
Election day: November 5, 1996
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticBill DotzlerWon	Democratic	6,65555.0%	55.0%
RepublicanSteve Jordan	Republican	5,45645.0%	45.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,470
Election day: November 8, 1994
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatricia HarperWon(incumbent)	Democratic	5,68060.0%	60.0%
RepublicanRobert L. Lantz	Republican	3,79040.0%	40.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,686
Election day: November 3, 1992
District map: Older district map (1992 to 2001)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatricia HarperWon	Democratic	7,36058.0%	58.0%
RepublicanRon Woodall	Republican	5,32642.0%	42.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,767
Election day: November 6, 1990
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanDonald E. HansonWon	Republican	5,19853.2%	53.2%
DemocraticPatricia Harper(incumbent)	Democratic	4,56946.8%	46.8%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,356
Election day: November 8, 1988
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatricia HarperWon(incumbent)	Democratic	6,47352.4%	52.4%
RepublicanSara Rickert	Republican	5,88247.6%	47.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,716
Election day: November 4, 1986
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
DemocraticPatricia HarperWon	Democratic	5,08752.4%	52.4%
RepublicanMartin C. Borchelt	Republican	4,62647.6%	47.6%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	30.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 13,654
Election day: November 6, 1984
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn McInteeWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,61663.1%	63.1%
DemocraticLee Bauman	Democratic	5,03836.9%	36.9%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,174
Election day: November 2, 1982
District map: Older district map (1982 to 1991)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJohn McInteeWon	Republican	6,55253.8%	53.8%
DemocraticStephen J. Rapp(incumbent)	Democratic	5,62246.2%	46.2%

Votes for listed candidates: 10,637
Election day: November 4, 1980
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert M. JohnsonWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,89755.4%	55.4%
DemocraticJuan Cortez	Democratic	4,73844.5%	44.5%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	20.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 7,784
Election day: November 7, 1978
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanRobert M. JohnsonWon	Republican	4,18853.8%	53.8%
DemocraticBurtine W. Motley	Democratic	3,59546.2%	46.2%
Scattered write-ins	Write-in	10.0%	0.0%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,472
Election day: November 2, 1976
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoan LipskyWon(incumbent)	Republican	7,52560.3%	60.3%
DemocraticBurtine W. Motley	Democratic	4,94739.7%	39.7%

Votes for listed candidates: 9,583
Election day: November 4, 1974
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoan LipskyWon(incumbent)	Republican	5,44856.9%	56.9%
DemocraticThomas A. Sears	Democratic	4,13543.1%	43.1%

Votes for listed candidates: 12,424
Election day: November 7, 1972
District map: Older district map (1972 to 1981)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanJoan LipskyWon(incumbent)	Republican	8,36767.3%	67.3%
DemocraticCathy Blank	Democratic	4,05732.6%	32.6%

Votes for listed candidates: 6,612
Election day: November 3, 1970
District map: Older district map (1970 to 1971)

Iowa House of Representatives District 26, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate
Candidate	Party	Votes and share	Share
RepublicanWilliam P. WinkelmanWon(incumbent)	Republican	3,99760.5%	60.5%
DemocraticR. G. Miller	Democratic	2,61539.5%	39.5%

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

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