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House District 42
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Represented by
Rep. Heather Matson Democrat · Polk
Members elected in November 2026 take office when the 92nd General Assembly convenes on Monday, January 11, 2027. Funnel will show them here once the Legislature publishes the new roster.
Latest election
- Amy Tagliareni DProjected winner8,76855.1%
- Heather Stephenson R7,13744.8%
Registered voters
20,788 active voters, November 2026. Republicans lead by 958.
| November 2026 | November 2025 | June 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 7,376 35.5% | 7,179 35.7% | 6,745 34.6% |
| Democratic | 6,418 30.9% | 5,908 29.4% | 6,337 32.5% |
| No party | 6,829 32.9% | 6,863 34.1% | 6,243 32.0% |
| Other parties | 165 0.8% | 168 0.8% | 193 1.0% |
Active registrations from the Secretary of State’s monthly totals (Iowa Data Hub). Inactive registrations (about 12.8% of the total) aren’t counted.
Who lives here
- People1.0% of Iowans31,907
- Median household incomeIowa: $75,501$102,656
- Median ageIowa: 39.036.2
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or moreIowa: 32.1%43.8%
- Below the poverty lineIowa: 11.3%5.0%
- Homes lived in by their ownersIowa: 71.3%69.6%
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates (via Census Reporter). Survey estimates have margins of error, larger for small groups.
Who has held this seat
Since the 90th General Assembly (2023), the first elected under the district maps drawn in 2021. Earlier districts with this number covered different areas.