Decision 2026 begins with Mid-term Iowa Caucuses
Dec 08, 2025
The HD 7 seat was vacated due to the resignation of State Rep. Mike Sexton, who has been appointed to a position in the Trump administration.
To learn more about this race
Bleeding Heartland:
https://www.bleedingheartland.com/2025/09/25/previewing-the-special-election-in-iowa-house-district-7/
Iowa Starting Line:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msykF89Zc_A
Candidates
Rachel Burns
https://burnsforiowa.com/
Wendy Larson
https://www.messengernews.net/news/local-news/2025/10/larson-wins-republican-nod-in-house-district-7/
Counties in the district include:
Use this link to confirm that you live in Iowa House District 7
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislators/find
For a map of the district, go to:
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/DMP/1366248.pdf
For more information on voting in your county, contact your County Auditor:
Generally, early voting takes place in the County Auditor’s office prior to the special election. That should be an option today, Mon. 12-8-25.
The only way to change to climate at the Iowa Statehouse is to elect people who align with social work values. Please consider the candidates positions on issues that impact you and your clients as you vote!