Iowa State House District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Wendy Larson Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Rachel BurnsDemocraticWendy LarsonRepublican · Incumbent
No published poll names both candidates.The last winner we have no longer holds this seat, so that result isn't shown.
- Last election
- Mike Sexton (Republican) won by 67.3 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Candidates on the ballot
- Rachel BurnsDemocratic
- Wendy LarsonIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 15,274
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SextonWon Republican 12,74383.4% OtherMartin Podraza Other 2,46516.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 660.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,978
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike SextonWon(incumbent) Republican 10,83598.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1431.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,324
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry StoneWon Republican 9,46461.8% DemocraticDebra Jensen Democratic 5,84738.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,557
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTedd GassmanWon(incumbent) Republican 7,15357.0% DemocraticDebra Jensen Democratic 5,40443.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,284
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTedd GassmanWon(incumbent) Republican 9,66563.2% DemocraticDave Grussing Democratic 5,60836.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 110.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,526
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTedd GassmanWon(incumbent) Republican 6,62857.5% DemocraticDave Grussing Democratic 4,89442.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 40.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,312
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTedd GassmanWon Republican 7,66950.1% DemocraticJohn Wittneben(incumbent) Democratic 7,62549.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 180.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,254
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn WittnebenWon Democratic 5,14050.1% RepublicanLannie Miller Republican 5,10849.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,372
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,83758.6% RepublicanDebra Satern Republican 5,53541.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,335
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,335100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,256
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,09656.8% RepublicanKaren Butler Republican 6,16043.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,334
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,334100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,941
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGreg StevensWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,28264.0% RepublicanTerry Slight Republican 4,38233.9% LibertarianDan Rogers Libertarian 2772.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,948
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGreg StevensWon Democratic 4,98150.1% RepublicanJohn M. Greig(incumbent) Republican 4,96749.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,260
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. GreigWon(incumbent) Republican 6,98657.0% DemocraticPat Aumer Democratic 5,27443.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,132
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. GreigWon(incumbent) Republican 5,63255.6% DemocraticRobert A. Gordon Democratic 4,50044.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,830
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohn M. GreigWon Republican 6,82253.2% DemocraticRobert A. Gordon Democratic 6,00846.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,526
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom H. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,89361.9% DemocraticTodd Thoma Democratic 3,63338.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,254
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom H. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,06862.8% DemocraticGlenn P. Wehrkamp Democratic 4,18437.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,866
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom H. MillerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,43055.0% DemocraticJack Clark Democratic 4,43545.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,121
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom H. MillerWon Republican 6,90156.9% DemocraticJack Clark Democratic 5,22043.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,764
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLester D. MenkeWon(incumbent) Republican 5,83559.8% DemocraticCurt Anderson Democratic 3,92840.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,511
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSue MullinsWon(incumbent) Republican 6,34950.8% DemocraticDaniel P. Fogarty Democratic 6,16249.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,197
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSue MullinsWon Republican 4,94453.8% DemocraticHarold Reding Democratic 4,25346.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,169
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. KrauseWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,34068.5% RepublicanMargaret Pratt Republican 3,82831.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,745
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. KrauseWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,37265.4% RepublicanDonald T. Hemmingsen Republican 3,37334.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,538
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRobert A. KrauseWon Democratic 7,03656.1% RepublicanLyndon Berkland Republican 5,50243.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,149
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 7, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth L. LogemannWon Republican 4,11250.5% DemocraticLowell Norland Democratic 3,98648.9% OtherVernon W. Trettin Other 510.6%
- 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 7, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/7. 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:7
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026