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Johnson County, Iowa

Iowa House District 86

One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Jacoby. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dave Jacoby (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 86; Dave Jacoby 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. Dave Jacoby 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.

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, Dave Jacoby, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Dave Jacoby

Dave Jacoby

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Dave Jacoby currently represents Iowa House District 86 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 Dave Jacoby.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 86 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 86 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dave Jacoby. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 86 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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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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Candidate profiles
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