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House District 72
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Represented by
Rep. Jennifer J. Smith Republican · Dubuque
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
- Matt Robinson DApparent winnerFlip7,36853.7%
- Jennifer Smith RIncumbent6,35146.2%
Registered voters
18,840 active voters, November 2026. Democrats lead by 1,031.
| November 2026 | November 2025 | June 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 6,238 33.1% | 6,005 33.0% | 5,529 28.7% |
| Democratic | 7,269 38.6% | 6,906 38.0% | 8,225 42.6% |
| No party | 5,193 27.6% | 5,133 28.2% | 5,378 27.9% |
| Other parties | 140 0.7% | 153 0.8% | 158 0.8% |
Active registrations from the Secretary of State’s monthly totals (Iowa Data Hub). Inactive registrations (about 14.5% of the total) aren’t counted.
Who lives here
- People1.0% of Iowans31,842
- Median household incomeIowa: $75,501$68,971
- Median ageIowa: 39.040.5
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or moreIowa: 32.1%30.9%
- Below the poverty lineIowa: 11.3%12.6%
- Homes lived in by their ownersIowa: 71.3%68.9%
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.