Iowa State House District 8
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Ann Meyer Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Ann MeyerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winKristofer WilliamsDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Ann Meyer (R) 97.5
- Last election
- Ann Meyer (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: MeyerRight column: Williams
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeMeyerNo published score for Williams
- Races
- Won 4 of 4
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Kristofer WilliamsDemocratic
- Ann MeyerIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 10,731
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn MeyerWon Republican 10,45997.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2722.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,021
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanAnn MeyerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,80297.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2192.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,111
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry BaxterWon(incumbent) Republican 11,25074.5% DemocraticGlenn Kiss Democratic 3,83825.4% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,538
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry BaxterWon(incumbent) Republican 8,41367.1% DemocraticConnie Price Democratic 4,12532.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,787
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry C. BaxterWon(incumbent) Republican 10,07868.2% DemocraticNancy Paule Huisinga Democratic 4,70131.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 80.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,315
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry BaxterWon Republican 7,28864.4% DemocraticNancy Paule Huisinga Democratic 4,02135.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 60.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,719
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHenry V. RayhonsWon(incumbent) Republican 11,58598.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1341.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,070
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom W. ShawWon Republican 7,30466.0% DemocraticSusan G. Bangert Democratic 3,75333.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,447
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDolores M. MertzWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,24550.1% RepublicanStephen Richards Republican 7,20249.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,142
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDolores M. MertzWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,142100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,681
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDolores M. MertzWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,681100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,249
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDolores M. MertzWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,58167.4% RepublicanGary L. Meier Jr. Republican 3,66832.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,027
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,95157.8% RepublicanMike Scott Republican 5,07642.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,392
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,43657.9% RepublicanDavid C. Larsen Republican 3,95642.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,489
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarcella R. FrevertWon Democratic 6,21854.1% RepublicanJack Schoelerman Republican 5,27145.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,821
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill SaltonWon Republican 5,51156.1% DemocraticBob Whittenburg Democratic 4,31043.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,247
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDaniel P. FogartyWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,247100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,079
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth DeGrootWon(incumbent) Republican 7,079100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,828
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth DeGrootWon(incumbent) Republican 8,83181.6% DemocraticGlen C. Devries Democratic 1,99718.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,615
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth DeGrootWon(incumbent) Republican 6,615100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,746
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth DeGrootWon(incumbent) Republican 9,01476.7% DemocraticDennis Tangeman Democratic 2,73223.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,564
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKenneth DeGrootWon(incumbent) Republican 6,42575.0% DemocraticDennis Tangeman Democratic 2,13925.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,427
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 7,50665.7% DemocraticRuth A. Bolie Democratic 3,92134.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,942
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanClifford BranstadWon Republican 5,91499.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 280.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,153
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry E. BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 8,55370.4% DemocraticFranklin J. Banwart Democratic 3,60029.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,745
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry Edward BranstadWon(incumbent) Republican 6,69968.7% DemocraticJean Haugland Democratic 3,04631.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,498
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTerry Edward BranstadWon Republican 7,36859.0% DemocraticElmer L. Leibrand Democratic 5,13041.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,407
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 8, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDelwyn StromerWon(incumbent) Republican 3,43553.6% DemocraticLucile D. Duitscher Democratic 2,97246.4%
- 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 8, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/8. 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:8
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