Iowa State House District 70
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Norlin Mommsen Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Norlin MommsenRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winGeorge PickupDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Norlin Mommsen (R) 61.3, Kay Pence (D) 38.6
- Last election
- Norlin Mommsen (Republican) won by 22.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MommsenRight column: Pickup
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMommsenNo published score for Pickup
- Races
- Won 6 of 6
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- George PickupDemocratic
- Norlin MommsenIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,391
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorlin MommsenWon Republican 10,66161.3% DemocraticKay Pence Democratic 6,70838.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 220.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,226
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanNorlin MommsenWon(incumbent) Republican 8,09761.2% DemocraticKay Pence Democratic 5,12438.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,735
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy EhlertWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,91674.1% OtherMyra Matejka Other 3,69225.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1270.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,128
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTracy EhlertWon Democratic 9,36477.2% LibertarianMyra Matejka Libertarian 2,76422.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,649
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd TaylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,87756.7% RepublicanSteven C. Van Fleet Republican 5,69836.4% LibertarianDave Cork Libertarian 1,0506.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 240.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,761
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd TaylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,57697.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1852.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,439
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd TaylorWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,48763.8% RepublicanLance Lefebure Republican 5,92936.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,839
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin KoesterWon(incumbent) Republican 12,65598.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1841.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 22,398
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKevin KoesterWon Republican 12,04353.8% DemocraticMatt Pfaltzgraf Democratic 10,35546.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,945
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarmine BoalWon(incumbent) Republican 10,945100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,318
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarmine BoalWon(incumbent) Republican 11,66760.4% DemocraticRob Tucker Democratic 7,65139.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,888
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCarmine BoalWon(incumbent) Republican 8,888100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,914
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd FallonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,914100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,494
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd FallonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,06692.2% OtherAmanda Ulman Other 4287.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,450
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd FallonWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,34975.1% RepublicanLarry J. Schroeder Republican 2,10124.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,535
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd FallonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,02866.7% RepublicanMike Bennett Republican 2,50733.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,864
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEd FallonWon Democratic 6,67167.6% RepublicanMike Bennett Republican 3,19332.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,487
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen D. JesseWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,34160.5% RepublicanP. E. Coggeshell Republican 4,14639.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,369
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlen D. JesseWon Democratic 6,52552.8% RepublicanJerry Wieslander Republican 5,84347.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,541
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward G. ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,83150.6% RepublicanWilliam Q. Lynch Jr. Republican 4,70849.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,557
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward G. ParkerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,93255.2% RepublicanWilliam Q. Lynch Jr. Republican 5,62544.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,567
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEdward G. ParkerWon Democratic 5,99056.7% RepublicanErlene Veverka Republican 4,57743.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,851
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill DielemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,97557.6% RepublicanBarbara Sagraves Republican 5,87642.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,994
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill DielemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,45960.7% RepublicanRobert L. Hinshaw Republican 3,53339.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,946
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill DielemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,77152.3% RepublicanRobert L. Hinshaw Republican 6,17547.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,522
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill DielemanWon Democratic 5,98462.8% RepublicanDelores Kuiper Underwood Republican 3,53837.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,403
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRussell DejongWon Republican 7,03656.7% DemocraticBastian Vanderwilt Democratic 5,36743.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,923
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 70, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoseph C. JohnstonWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,76858.1% RepublicanShirley Porter Republican 4,15541.9%
- 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 70, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/70. 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:70
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