Iowa State House District 96
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mark Cisneros Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Mark CisnerosRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winNick SalazarDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Mark Cisneros (R) 58.8, Mandy Moody (D) 41.1
- Last election
- Mark Cisneros (Republican) won by 17.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: CisnerosRight column: Salazar
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeCisnerosNo published score for Salazar
- Races
- Won 3 of 3
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Nick SalazarDemocratic
- Mark CisnerosIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,739
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark CisnerosWon Republican 8,07158.8% DemocraticMandy Moody Democratic 5,64941.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 190.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,446
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMark CisnerosWon(incumbent) Republican 5,68460.2% DemocraticMichelle D. Servadio Elias Democratic 3,75739.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,484
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HeinWon(incumbent) Republican 10,76569.5% DemocraticEverett Chase Democratic 4,69330.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,350
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HeinWon(incumbent) Republican 7,72162.5% DemocraticReenie Montgomery Democratic 4,62937.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,240
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HeinWon(incumbent) Republican 9,27665.1% DemocraticMatt Hanlon Democratic 4,95034.8% Scattered write-ins Write-in 140.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,404
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HeinWon(incumbent) Republican 7,22676.8% LibertarianBrian William Cook Libertarian 2,15822.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 200.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,457
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanLee HeinWon(incumbent) Republican 10,27698.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1811.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,757
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 8,62798.5% Scattered write-ins Write-in 1301.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,109
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 7,84059.8% DemocraticDennis R. Cooper Democratic 5,26940.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,312
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 7,312100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,773
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 8,43461.2% DemocraticSteve Adams Democratic 5,33938.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,109
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCecil DolecheckWon(incumbent) Republican 8,109100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,661
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBetty R. DeboefWon Republican 7,09460.8% DemocraticRose Jaynes Democratic 4,20636.1% OtherGary R. Greiner Other 3613.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,685
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSandra H. GreinerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,99789.7% OtherWanda J. Doak Other 68810.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,023
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSandra H. GreinerWon(incumbent) Republican 7,25165.8% DemocraticMark Schmidt Democratic 3,77234.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,793
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSandra H. GreinerWon Republican 5,43255.5% DemocraticJoel Yates Democratic 4,36144.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,409
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanSandy CreinerWon Republican 7,16362.8% DemocraticTerry K. Philips Democratic 4,24637.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,639
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. MuhlbauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,639100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,323
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. MuhlbauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,59173.5% RepublicanVerlin E. Frank Republican 2,73226.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,536
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. MuhlbauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,88357.2% RepublicanDwain Boeck Republican 3,65342.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,950
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. MuhlbauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,948100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,506
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLouis J. MuhlbauerWon Democratic 5,22955.0% RepublicanFrank Crabb(incumbent) Republican 4,27745.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,350
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHorace DaggettWon(incumbent) Republican 9,347100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 30.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,338
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHorace DaggettWon(incumbent) Republican 6,337100.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,240
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHorace DaggettWon(incumbent) Republican 8,70671.1% DemocraticMichael A. Reed Democratic 3,53428.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,912
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHorace DaggettWon(incumbent) Republican 6,42364.8% DemocraticEldon Stroburg Democratic 3,48935.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,761
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHorace DaggettWon Republican 8,31165.1% DemocraticEldon Stroburg Democratic 4,45034.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,765
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 96, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDelmont MoffittWon Republican 4,79954.8% DemocraticDean F. Cox Democratic 3,96645.3%
- 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 96, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/96. 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:96
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