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House District 87
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Represented by
Rep. Jeff Shipley Republican · Van Buren
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
- Jeff Shipley RIncumbent6,28451.2%
- Thomas R. O'Donnell D5,95848.6%
Leading by 2.7 points
Registered voters
16,810 active voters, November 2026. Republicans lead by 2,746.
| November 2026 | November 2025 | June 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 7,342 43.7% | 7,191 44.4% | 7,054 40.0% |
| Democratic | 4,596 27.3% | 4,399 27.1% | 5,541 31.5% |
| No party | 4,745 28.2% | 4,483 27.7% | 4,880 27.7% |
| Other parties | 127 0.8% | 133 0.8% | 142 0.8% |
Active registrations from the Secretary of State’s monthly totals (Iowa Data Hub). Inactive registrations (about 16.0% of the total) aren’t counted.
Who lives here
- People1.0% of Iowans31,023
- Median household incomeIowa: $75,501$60,690
- Median ageIowa: 39.042.4
- Adults with a bachelor’s degree or moreIowa: 32.1%32.3%
- Below the poverty lineIowa: 11.3%15.7%
- Homes lived in by their ownersIowa: 71.3%69.0%
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.