2018 Iowa House of Representatives election
The 2018 Iowa House of Representative elections took place on November 6, 2018, to elect representatives from all 100 districts. The winners of this will serve in 88th General Assembly, with apportioned among the states based on 2010 United States Census. The Republican Party retained control of the House, while losing a net gain of 5 seats to Democratic Party The elections for Iowa's 4 Congressional Districts, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Statewide Office Holders and the Iowa Senate were also held on this date General election. District 9. Incumbent Democrat Helen Miller announced  her retirement and did not run for reelection Republicans Ann Meyer, a Registered Nurse and Gary Waechter are running are running. Democrat Megan Srinivas, a Physician announced her candidacy The Primary Election was held on June 5, 2018 District 10. Republican Incumbent Mike Sexton is seeking reelection for a third term. he faced former 2012 and 2016 Presidential Candidate Tom Hoefling in the republican primary. on the Democratic Side, Jake Thompson is running for the democratic nomination. Republican PrimaryDemocratic Primary Thompson faced no primary challenge District 11. Incumbent Republican Gary Worthan is running unopposed District 12. Republican Brian Best is  running for a third term, He faced democrat Peter Leo in the general election District 13. Incumbent Democrat Chris Hall is Running for fifth term and ran unopposed District 14. Incumbent Democrat Timothy Kacena is fending off a rematch against Republican Robert Henderson, who Kacena narrowly defeated back in 2016. District 15. Incumbent Democrat Charlie McConkey is running for reelection he faces Republican LeAnn Hughes in the General Election District 16. Democrat Steve Gorman nearly pulled off a stunning upset against Republican Incumbent Mary Ann Hanusa. Libertarian Party Candidate Steve Sechrest is also running District 17. Republican Incumbent Matt Windschitl  and Democratic Jan Creasman are having a rematch District 18. Steven Holt ran unopposed in general election District 19. House Majority leader Chris Hagenow who previously represented District 43 planned to move with his family to run in the 19th District Democrat Gregg Gustafson and Independent Candidate Richard Dedor are also running. District 28. Incumbent Greg Heartsill is not seeking reelection Democratic Primary Democrats Ann Fields and Zachary Pendroy are both running Republican Primary Jon Thorup and Jon Van Wyk are both vying for this seat. District 42. Kristin Sunde is Challenging Republican Incumbent Peter Cownie in a key West  Des Moines suburban seat.