2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Shipley and Thomas R. O'Donnell. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Jeff Shipley (Republican), Thomas R. O'Donnell (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 87; Jeff Shipley 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, Jeff Shipley, is on the ballot.
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Republican Incumbent
Jeff Shipley is the Republican representative for Iowa House District 87 and chairs the International Relations Committee, per the Iowa Legislature's website. Shipley serves on the Education and Judiciary committees and vice chairs Government Oversight and Higher Education, per the Iowa Legislature's website. No campaign website was found as of September 21, 2026.
Democratic
Per the campaign site.
Thomas R. O'Donnell worked as a newspaper reporter and editor for more than 20 years, including nearly 16 years at the Des Moines Register, before spending 16 years as a science writer and nonprofit employee, per O'Donnell's campaign site. O'Donnell, a Keosauqua resident who serves on the Bentonsport Improvement Association and Rural Restoration Project boards, is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 87 in 2026.
Who is running for Iowa House District 87 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 87 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Shipley and Thomas R. O'Donnell. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Iowa House District 87 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 Jefferson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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