Iowa State House District 53
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Dean Fisher Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Dean FisherRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winBerleen WobeterDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Dean Fisher (R) 56.8, Tommy Hexter (D) 43.1
- Last election
- Dean Fisher (Republican) won by 13.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: FisherRight column: Wobeter
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeFisherNo published score for Wobeter
- Races
- Won 7 of 7
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Berleen WobeterDemocratic
- Dean FisherIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,658
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean FisherWon Republican 8,88956.8% DemocraticTommy Hexter Democratic 6,74543.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,259
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDean FisherWon(incumbent) Republican 6,93556.6% DemocraticSarah Smith Democratic 5,31043.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,873
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon SteckmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,77265.7% RepublicanSimon Thomas Abela Republican 5,08134.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,787
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon SteckmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,787100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,866
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon SteckmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,97760.4% RepublicanBarbara Hovland Republican 5,86939.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,719
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon SteckmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,55898.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1611.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,531
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon SteckmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 12,26997.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2622.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,972
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDaniel HusemanWon(incumbent) Republican 8,90299.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 700.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,626
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan HusemanWon(incumbent) Republican 8,53258.3% DemocraticLori Sokolowski Democratic 6,09441.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,465
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan A. HusemanWon(incumbent) Republican 7,465100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,683
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan A. HusemanWon(incumbent) Republican 8,77359.8% DemocraticDick Sokolowski Democratic 5,91040.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,715
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan A. HusemanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,02569.1% OtherBob Byers Other 2,69030.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,680
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDick TaylorWon Democratic 7,680100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,424
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKay ChapmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,424100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,732
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKay ChapmanWon Democratic 6,73169.2% RepublicanGeorge Holmes Republican 3,00130.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,327
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil BrammerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,59762.7% RepublicanGeorge Holmes Republican 2,73037.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,666
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhil BrammerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,666100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,117
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 5,70956.4% DemocraticLawrence Hardy Democratic 4,40843.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,240
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 7,07657.8% DemocraticMona Rae Bond Democratic 5,16342.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,594
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon Republican 5,56958.0% DemocraticLamoyne Gaard Democratic 4,01841.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,106
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet CarlWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,56550.1% RepublicanPhil Tyrrell Republican 6,54149.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,120
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJanet CarlWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,58350.2% RepublicanPhillip Tyrrell(incumbent) Republican 5,53349.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,075
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank CrabbWon(incumbent) Republican 8,07099.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,157
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank CrabbWon(incumbent) Republican 5,15199.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,328
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank CrabbWon(incumbent) Republican 6,31255.7% DemocraticKenneth E. Miller Democratic 5,01444.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,669
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank CrabbWon(incumbent) Republican 5,46356.5% DemocraticHelene Hurley Democratic 4,20543.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,445
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank CrabbWon Republican 6,58857.6% DemocraticHarry Nielsen Democratic 4,85742.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,556
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 53, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAlfred NielsenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,73255.3% DemocraticO. E. Holloway Democratic 3,82444.7%
- 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 53, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/53. 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:53
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