2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joshua Meggers and Leila Ann Staton. Candidate information follows official Grundy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Joshua Meggers (Republican), Leila Ann Staton (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 54; Joshua Meggers 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Joshua Meggers, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Joshua Meggers has represented Iowa House District 54, covering Grundy and Hardin counties and part of western Black Hawk County, since January 9, 2023, according to the Sun Courier. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Joshua Meggers.
Democratic
Leila Ann Staton is a child sexual assault advocate, women's health advocate and community organizer who lives in Stout, according to the Sun Courier. She is challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Joshua Meggers in Iowa House District 54. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Leila Ann Staton.
Who is running for Iowa House District 54 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 54 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joshua Meggers and Leila Ann Staton. Candidate information follows official Grundy County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Iowa House District 54 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 Grundy County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Grundy County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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