Iowa State House District 68
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chad Ingels Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Scott BodleyDemocraticChad IngelsRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: Chad Ingels (R) 67.2, Tim Obrien (D) 32.7
- Earlier results
- Chad Ingels (Republican) was unopposed, 2022Molly Donahue (Democratic) won by 9.2 points, 2020, older linesAll 28 elections
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Left column: BodleyRight column: Ingels
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,406
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChad IngelsWon Republican 10,35567.2% DemocraticTim Obrien Democratic 5,03732.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,060
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChad IngelsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,90298.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1581.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,705
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMolly DonahueWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,20154.5% RepublicanLou Rogers Republican 8,48445.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,587
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMolly DonahueWon Democratic 8,60855.2% RepublicanRandy Ray Republican 6,97944.8%
- 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.
All elections (28 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,406
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChad IngelsWon Republican 10,35567.2% DemocraticTim Obrien Democratic 5,03732.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,060
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanChad IngelsWon(incumbent) Republican 9,90298.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1581.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,705
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMolly DonahueWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,20154.5% RepublicanLou Rogers Republican 8,48445.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,587
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMolly DonahueWon Democratic 8,60855.2% RepublicanRandy Ray Republican 6,97944.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,258
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen RizerWon(incumbent) Republican 9,31754.0% DemocraticMolly Donahue Democratic 7,92145.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,183
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKen RizerWon Republican 6,98953.0% DemocraticDaniel Lundby(incumbent) Democratic 6,17146.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,863
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel LundbyWon Democratic 8,48050.3% RepublicanNick Wagner(incumbent) Republican 8,36349.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,074
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick L. OlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,74763.3% RepublicanDave Dicks Republican 3,30936.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,938
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick L. OlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,67167.0% RepublicanLarry Voorhees Republican 4,26733.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,472
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick L. OlsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,472100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,098
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick L. OlsonWon Democratic 8,96868.5% RepublicanCharles Allison Republican 4,13031.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,457
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn H. ConnorsWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,457100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,261
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack HatchWon Democratic 7,43190.0% LibertarianPaul Lay Libertarian 83010.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,759
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. CataldoWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,84071.6% RepublicanPaul Lay Republican 1,91928.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,078
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. CataldoWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,078100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,780
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. CataldoWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,61282.8% OtherDaryl Nims Other 1,16817.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,028
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael J. CataldoWon Democratic 6,31563.0% RepublicanCharles D. Jensen Republican 2,51925.1% OtherDaryl Nims Other 1,19411.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,855
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,00764.5% RepublicanJim Prins Republican 3,84835.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,999
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,67659.0% RepublicanLou Fusco Republican 5,32341.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,425
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda BeattyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,86762.3% RepublicanMarjorie E. Rodgers Republican 3,55837.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,195
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLinda BeattyWon Democratic 7,12854.0% RepublicanJohn L. Sullivan Republican 6,06746.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,572
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPhilip DavittWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,30869.1% RepublicanTerry M. Plummer Republican 3,26430.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,361
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WoodsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,06160.3% RepublicanStephen Scheffler Republican 5,30039.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,241
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WoodsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,06870.0% RepublicanStephen Scheffler Republican 2,16629.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 70.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,755
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WoodsWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,92675.9% RepublicanDicta R. Fraizer Republican 2,82924.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,877
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WoodsWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,75673.1% RepublicanStephen Scheffler Republican 2,12126.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,681
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJack WoodsWon Democratic 7,72372.3% RepublicanRobert Daniel Gooch Republican 2,95827.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,621
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 68, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClair StrandWon(incumbent) Republican 4,11754.0% DemocraticJoan Orr Democratic 3,50446.0%
- 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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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.
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