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House District 51
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Represented by
Rep. Brett Barker Republican · Story
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
- Brett Barker RProjected winnerIncumbentRe-elected8,61755.4%
- Teresa Perin D6,90144.4%
Registered voters
20,838 active voters, November 2026. Republicans lead by 3,968.
| November 2026 | November 2025 | June 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 8,810 42.3% | 8,383 41.6% | 7,809 38.3% |
| Democratic | 4,842 23.2% | 4,550 22.6% | 5,364 26.3% |
| No party | 7,016 33.7% | 7,020 34.9% | 6,982 34.3% |
| Other parties | 170 0.8% | 188 0.9% | 216 1.1% |
Active registrations from the Secretary of State’s monthly totals (Iowa Data Hub). Inactive registrations (about 11.3% of the total) aren’t counted.
Who lives here
- People1.0% of Iowans33,050
- Median household incomeIowa: $75,501$89,967
- Median ageIowa: 39.040.0
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or moreIowa: 32.1%35.6%
- Below the poverty lineIowa: 11.3%5.5%
- Homes lived in by their ownersIowa: 71.3%82.1%
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.