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Benjamin Olsen

Democratic · Iowa · 2026

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Iowa House District 48Iowa · 2026Boone County sample ballot

Top priorities

  • Addressing nitrate levels in water through USDA-recommended prevention measures
  • Investing in Iowa's public schools
  • Expanding rural job opportunities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Benjamin Olsen is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Olsen, of Ames, is a product order engineer at Emerson with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University, per Campaign site / AOL. Olsen previously worked as a lubrication technician and served as a page for the 87th Iowa General Assembly, per Campaign site.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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