| Election Name: | 2018 Iowa House of Representatives election |
| Country: | Iowa |
| Type: | legislative |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 2016 Iowa House of Representatives election |
| Previous Year: | 2016 |
| Next Election: | 2020 Iowa House of Representatives election |
| Next Year: | 2020 |
| Seats For Election: | All 100 seats in the Iowa House of Representatives |
| Majority Seats: | 51 |
| Election Date: | November 6, 2018 |
| Leader1: | Linda Upmeyer |
| Color1: | FF0000 |
| Party1: | Republican |
| Leader Since1: | January 14, 2016 |
| Leaders Seat1: | 54th district |
| Last Election1: | 59 |
| Seats1: | 54 |
| Seat Change1: | 5 |
| Leader2: | Mark Smith |
| Color2: | 0000FF |
| Party2: | Democratic |
| Leader Since2: | August 10, 2013 |
| Leaders Seat2: | 71st district |
| Last Election2: | 41 |
| Seats2: | 46 |
| Seat Change2: | 5 |
| Map Size: | 400px |
| Speaker of the House | |
| Before Election: | Linda Upmeyer |
| Before Party: | Republican |
| After Election: | Linda Upmeyer |
| After Party: | Republican |
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 the 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 four congressional districts, governor, lieutenant governor, statewide officeholders, and the Iowa Senate were also held on this date.
Incumbent Democrat Helen Miller announced her retirement and did not run for reelection[1] Republicans Ann Meyer, a Registered Nurse and Gary Waechter are running are running.[2] [3] Democrat Megan Srinivas, a Physician announced her candidacy [4]
The primary election was held on June 5, 2018
Republican Incumbent Mike Sexton is seeking reelection for a third term.[5] he faced former 2012 and 2016 Presidential Candidate Tom Hoefling in the republican primary.[6] on the Democratic Side, Jake Thompson is running for the democratic nomination.
Republican primaryDemocratic primary
Thompson faced no primary challenge
Incumbent Republican Gary Worthan is running unopposed
Republican Brian Best is running for a third term, He faced democrat Peter Leo in the general election
Incumbent Democrat Chris Hall is Running for fifth term and ran unopposed [7]
Incumbent Democrat Timothy Kacena is fending off a rematch against Republican Robert Henderson, who Kacena narrowly defeated back in 2016.[8]
Incumbent Democrat Charlie McConkey is running for reelection he faces Republican LeAnn Hughes in the general election[9]
Democrat Steve Gorman nearly pulled off a stunning upset against Republican Incumbent Mary Ann Hanusa.[10] [11] Libertarian Party Candidate Steve Sechrest is also running
Republican Incumbent Matt Windschitl and Democratic Jan Creasman are having a rematch[12]
Steven Holt ran unopposed in general election
House Majority leader Chris Hagenow who previously represented District 43 planned to move with his family to run in the 19th District.[13] Democrat Gregg Gustafson and independent candidate Richard Dedor also ran.[14] [15]
Incumbent Greg Heartsill did not seek reelection.[16]
Democratic primary
Democrats Ann Fields and Zachary Pendroy both ran.[17] [18] [19] Republican primary
Jon Thorup and Jon Van Wyk both vied for this seat.[20] [21]
Kristin Sunde challenged Republican incumbent Peter Cownie in a key West Des Moines suburban seat.[22] [23]