Iowa State House District 59
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Christian Hermanson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Christian HermansonRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winJacob WelperDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Christian Hermanson (R) 51.1, Jeremy True (O) 48.8
- Last election
- Christian Hermanson (Republican) won by 2.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: HermansonRight column: Welper
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jacob WelperDemocratic
- Christian HermansonIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,782
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChristian HermansonWon Republican 8,06951.1% OtherJeremy True Other 7,69848.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,923
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon SteckmanWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,32953.1% RepublicanDoug Campbell Republican 5,58946.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,947
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob KressigWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,60697.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3412.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,431
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob KressigWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,431100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,787
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob KressigWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,56754.3% RepublicanDrew Speer Republican 4,89131.0% IndependentNick Taiber Independent 2,31914.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 100.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,915
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob KressigWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,03655.3% RepublicanRick Giarusso Republican 4,86744.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 120.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,400
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob KressigWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,76256.9% RepublicanJames R. Kenyon Republican 6,62143.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,175
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HagenowWon(incumbent) Republican 7,65058.1% DemocraticAndrew McDowell Democratic 5,51041.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,387
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChris HagenowWon Republican 8,24050.3% DemocraticJerry Sullivan Democratic 8,14749.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,543
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDan CluteWon Republican 7,25057.8% DemocraticJim Sammler Democratic 5,29342.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,546
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanO. Gene MaddoxWon(incumbent) Republican 10,02060.6% DemocraticEric Kinman Democratic 6,52639.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,919
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanO. Gene MaddoxWon Republican 9,919100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,051
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 8,49560.5% DemocraticRobert L. Wagner Democratic 4,85934.6% OtherWilliam L. Jindrich Jr. Other 6975.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,636
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 6,82364.2% DemocraticWilliam L. Jindrich Jr. Democratic 3,81335.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,903
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 7,04054.6% DemocraticChristine Dennler Democratic 5,86345.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,897
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 7,897100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,185
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPhil TyrrellWon(incumbent) Republican 7,26655.1% DemocraticLawrence Hardy Democratic 5,91944.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,485
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGregory A. SpennerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,08453.6% DemocraticDan Reed Democratic 4,40146.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,671
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGregory A. SpennerWon Republican 6,34954.4% DemocraticDonald L. Beck Democratic 5,31545.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,510
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClyde L. NorrgardWon Democratic 4,33250.9% RepublicanRichard E. Elefson Republican 4,17449.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,980
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian CarterWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,33561.2% RepublicanLeo Talbott Republican 4,64338.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,434
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBrian CarterWon Democratic 5,25155.7% RepublicanWilliam Tolander Republican 4,18344.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,468
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyle R. KrewsonWon(incumbent) Republican 8,91454.1% DemocraticChuck Larson Democratic 7,55245.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,403
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyle R. KrewsonWon(incumbent) Republican 5,48952.8% DemocraticKaty Gammack Democratic 4,91247.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,155
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLyle R. KrewsonWon Republican 7,60450.2% DemocraticGene L. Needles Jr. Democratic 7,55149.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,967
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ReadingerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,78058.0% DemocraticCharles H. Day Democratic 4,12241.4% OtherJames A. Kroll Other 650.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,720
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid ReadingerWon Republican 7,91957.7% DemocraticRobert J. Marks Democratic 5,80142.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,771
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 59, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVernon N. BennettWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,61068.1% RepublicanBarry N. Minear Republican 1,97929.2% OtherAlvin P. Kuhns Other 1822.7%
- 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 59, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/59. 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:59
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026