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Dallas County, Iowa

Iowa House District 28

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Young and Tom Walton. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Young (Republican), Tom Walton (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 28; David Young is the sitting member, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster. Major-party nominees were chosen at the June 2 primary; No Party candidates qualify by nominating petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list, as read September 11, 2026. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David Young, is on the ballot.

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David Young

David Young

Republican Incumbent

Biography

David Young currently represents Iowa House District 28 in the Iowa Legislature and is seeking reelection in 2026, according to the Legislature's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for David Young.

Tom Walton

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Bipartisan civility and representing all constituents regardless of party
  • Support for public schools and community quality of life

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tom Walton, the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 28, is general counsel for an Iowa-based nonprofit after a private legal practice serving individuals and companies, according to his campaign site. He is the immediate past chair of the Dallas County Democrats and has been appointed by both Democratic and Republican governors to lead Iowa state boards focused on criminal justice and public safety.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 28 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 28 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Young and Tom Walton. Candidate information follows official Dallas County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 28 election in Iowa?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Iowa are on the Iowa election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Dallas County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Dallas County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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