One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy Nielsen. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Amy Nielsen (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 85; Amy Nielsen 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. Amy Nielsen is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Iowa ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.
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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, Amy Nielsen, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Democratic Incumbent
Amy Nielsen currently represents Iowa House District 85 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 Amy Nielsen.
Who is running for Iowa House District 85 in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 85 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Amy Nielsen. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Iowa House District 85 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 Johnson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Johnson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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