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Johnson County, Iowa

Iowa House District 89

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 89 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elinor A. Levin and Daniel Arch. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Elinor A. Levin (Democratic), Daniel Arch (No Party) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 89; Elinor A. Levin 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, Elinor A. Levin, is on the ballot.

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Elinor A. Levin

Elinor A. Levin

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Elinor A. Levin is a graduate of Cornell College who taught in the Linn Mar and Mount Vernon school districts before working as a substitute teacher and private tutor, per her campaign site. She has served as president of Iowa City Community Theatre and on the board of directors of the League of Women Voters of Johnson County, per the same source.

Daniel Arch

No Party

Biography

Daniel Arch is the No Party candidate for Iowa House District 89 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Arch is listed as a No Party candidate for Iowa House District 89 on the Iowa Secretary of State's certified 2026 general election candidate list, per Iowa Secretary of State 2026 General Election Candidate List. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Daniel Arch.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 89 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 89 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Elinor A. Levin and Daniel Arch. Candidate information follows official Johnson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 89 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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Iowa House District 91Iowa House District 92Johnson County Board of Supervisors District 1See all 16 Johnson County races
Candidate profiles
Elinor A. Levin, full profileDaniel Arch, full profileOfficial Iowa election office