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House District 85
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Represented by
Rep. Amy Nielsen Democrat · Johnson
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 Nielsen DProjected winnerIncumbentRe-elected12,76597.7%
Registered voters
21,791 active voters, November 2026. Democrats lead by 4,429.
| November 2026 | November 2025 | June 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 4,840 22.2% | 4,716 22.7% | 4,337 21.9% |
| Democratic | 9,269 42.5% | 8,527 41.0% | 8,977 45.2% |
| No party | 7,520 34.5% | 7,370 35.5% | 6,349 32.0% |
| Other parties | 162 0.7% | 171 0.8% | 177 0.9% |
Active registrations from the Secretary of State’s monthly totals (Iowa Data Hub). Inactive registrations (about 13.3% of the total) aren’t counted.
Who lives here
- People1.0% of Iowans32,370
- Median household incomeIowa: $75,501$106,345
- Median ageIowa: 39.035.5
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or moreIowa: 32.1%55.8%
- Below the poverty lineIowa: 11.3%6.0%
- Homes lived in by their ownersIowa: 71.3%72.0%
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.