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Howard County, Iowa

Iowa House District 63

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael R. Bergan and Jeff Thurlow. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Michael R. Bergan (Republican), Jeff Thurlow (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 63; Michael R. Bergan 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, Michael R. Bergan, is on the ballot.

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Michael R. Bergan

Michael R. Bergan

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Michael R. Bergan is the Republican representative for Iowa House District 63 and chairs the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee, per the Iowa Legislature's website. Bergan also serves on the Early Childhood Iowa State Board and the investment board of the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System, per the Iowa Legislature's website. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

Jeff Thurlow

Democratic

Biography

Jeff Thurlow is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 63 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 63 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael R. Bergan and Jeff Thurlow. Candidate information follows official Howard County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 63 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.

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Candidate profiles
Michael R. Bergan, full profileJeff Thurlow, full profileOfficial Iowa election office