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Rep. Heather Matson

Democrat · House District 42 · Polk

In office since 2019 · 3 General Assemblies

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heather.matson@legis.iowa.gov

Official profile

Report card · 2026 session

Compared with the 100 members of the House who cast votes this session. Rank 1 is highest.

Attendance

99.1%

Chamber average 90.7% · 37th of 100

voted on 338 of 341 roll calls

With their party

95.0%

Chamber average 96.8% · 79th of 100

of 338 votes cast

Bills sponsored

33

Chamber average 17 · 15th of 100

as a named sponsor (committee bills not counted)

Became law

0

Chamber average 1 · 52nd of 100

0% of bills they sponsored, counting companions

Amendments adopted

—

0 of 0 that got a vote · 0 filed

Numbers count recorded floor votes, bills where Heather Matson is a named sponsor, and amendments they filed or co-signed. Committee work, which is most of a legislator’s job, isn’t captured here. What each measure means

Time in office

In the Legislature since 2019 · 3 General Assemblies

  • House 2019–now · 3 terms

Serving third nonconsecutive term in House.

Leadership

  • House Assistant Minority Leader · 91st GA
Every General Assembly

Committees