Iowa State House District 99
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Matt Rinker Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Jennifer KirkmanDemocraticMatt RinkerRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first win
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Matt Rinker (R) 55.6, Jim Beres (D) 44.2
- Last election
- Matt Rinker (Republican) won by 11.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: KirkmanRight column: Rinker
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeRinkerNo published score for Kirkman
- Races
- None listed
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Jennifer KirkmanDemocratic
- Matt RinkerIncumbentRepublican
Source: sos.iowa.gov (PDF), dated Aug 19
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 13,955
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RinkerWonName as filed: Matthew Rinker Republican 7,75555.6% DemocraticJim Beres Democratic 6,16244.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 380.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,501
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMatt RinkerWonName as filed: Matthew Rinker Republican 5,46852.1% DemocraticDennis M. Cohoon(incumbent) Democratic 5,00747.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 260.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,711
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsay JamesWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,44956.5% RepublicanPauline Chilton Republican 7,23243.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 300.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,040
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLindsay JamesWon Democratic 8,47660.4% RepublicanPauline Chilton Republican 5,56439.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,014
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbby FinkenauerWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,78097.9% Scattered write-ins Write-in 2342.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,662
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAbby FinkenauerWon Democratic 7,07260.6% RepublicanDaniel Dlouhy Republican 4,56739.2% Scattered write-ins Write-in 230.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,933
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPat MurphyWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,09859.6% RepublicanPaul Kern Republican 6,82240.3% Scattered write-ins Write-in 130.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,104
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMary Ann HanusaWon Republican 3,91955.2% DemocraticKurt Hubler Democratic 3,16844.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 170.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,144
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug StruykWon(incumbent) Republican 5,75751.7% DemocraticKurt Hubler Democratic 5,38748.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,392
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug StruykWon(incumbent) Republican 3,46654.2% DemocraticWill Reger Democratic 2,92645.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,245
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug StruykWon(incumbent) Republican 6,26555.7% DemocraticDavid Phillips Democratic 4,98044.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,054
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDoug StruykWon Democratic 3,66752.0% RepublicanStan Grote Republican 3,38748.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,147
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick LarkinWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,147100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,429
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick LarkinWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,87691.4% OtherCarl W. Miller Other 5538.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,785
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick LarkinWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,27767.5% RepublicanGary L. Estrada Sr. Republican 3,50832.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,670
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick LarkinWon Democratic 5,670100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,063
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticClay SpearWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,10858.9% RepublicanLawrence Taeger Republican 4,95541.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,331
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent SiegristWon(incumbent) Republican 4,54862.0% DemocraticBob Jordan Democratic 2,78338.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,400
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent SiegristWon(incumbent) Republican 5,82056.0% DemocraticBob Leuck Democratic 4,58044.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,706
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent SiegristWon(incumbent) Republican 4,27063.7% DemocraticStephen Baumel Democratic 2,43636.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,334
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrent SiegristWon Republican 5,70450.3% DemocraticScott H. Hughes Democratic 5,63049.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,091
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1991)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael E. GronstalWon Democratic 4,46355.2% RepublicanCraig C. Whitney Jr. Republican 3,60844.6% LibertarianFrank Hanisch Libertarian 200.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,696
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil S. PavichWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,39957.2% RepublicanMike Sizer Republican 3,29742.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,654
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil S. PavichWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,91062.5% RepublicanCraig C. Whitney Sr. Republican 1,74437.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,360
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil S. PavichWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,92859.0% RepublicanDennis E. Butler Republican 3,43041.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 20.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,799
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEmil S. PavichWon Democratic 3,43959.3% RepublicanDennis E. Butler(incumbent) Republican 2,35940.7% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,870
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1972 to 1981)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDennis E. ButlerWon Republican 4,21853.6% DemocraticEmil S. Pavich Democratic 3,65246.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,741
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1970 to 1971)
Iowa House of Representatives District 99, 1970 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFloyd H. MillenWon(incumbent) Republican 4,04452.2% DemocraticRichard J. Fedler Democratic 3,69747.8%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Iowa State House District 99, election results 1970 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ia/house/99. Retrieved October 30, 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:99
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