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House District 59
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Represented by
Rep. Christian A. Hermanson Republican · Cerro Gordo
Flipped This seat changed from D to R in the election before the 91st General Assembly.
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
- Jacob Welper DProjected winnerFlip6,79452.7%
- Christian Hermanson RIncumbent6,09747.3%
Registered voters
18,040 active voters, November 2026. Republicans lead by 349.
| November 2026 | November 2025 | June 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 5,862 32.5% | 5,806 32.9% | 4,998 26.8% |
| Democratic | 5,513 30.6% | 5,295 30.0% | 6,342 34.0% |
| No party | 6,518 36.1% | 6,392 36.3% | 7,195 38.6% |
| Other parties | 147 0.8% | 133 0.8% | 119 0.6% |
Active registrations from the Secretary of State’s monthly totals (Iowa Data Hub). Inactive registrations (about 16.3% of the total) aren’t counted.
Who lives here
- People1.0% of Iowans31,557
- Median household incomeIowa: $75,501$66,617
- Median ageIowa: 39.042.5
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or moreIowa: 32.1%21.3%
- Below the poverty lineIowa: 11.3%11.4%
- Homes lived in by their ownersIowa: 71.3%67.9%
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.