Jennifer Smith
Republican Incumbent
Biography
Jennifer Smith is a Republican candidate for Iowa House District 72, based in Dubuque, and an economics professor with a Ph.D from Northern Illinois University, per her campaign site.
Dubuque County, Iowa
Iowa House District 72
Dubuque County, Iowa
Iowa House District 72
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 72 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jennifer Smith and Matt Robinson. Candidate information follows official Dubuque County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Jennifer Smith (Republican), Matt Robinson (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 72; Jennifer Smith 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, Jennifer Smith, is on the ballot.