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Lee County, Iowa

Iowa House District 99

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Rinker and Jennifer Kirkman. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Matthew Rinker (Republican), Jennifer Kirkman (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 99; Matthew Rinker 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, Matthew Rinker, is on the ballot.

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Matthew Rinker

Matthew Rinker

Republican Incumbent

Biography

Matthew Rinker is the incumbent Republican state representative for Iowa House District 99, according to the Iowa 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 Matthew Rinker.

Jennifer Kirkman

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Restoring funding for Iowa's public schools
  • Expanding access to health care
  • Addressing environmental issues affecting quality of life in southeast Iowa

Per the KBUR.

Biography

Jennifer Kirkman is a lifelong Iowan, an attorney and a small business owner, per her campaign site. She is running for Iowa House District 99 in Southeast Iowa, per her campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 99 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 99 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Matthew Rinker and Jennifer Kirkman. Candidate information follows official Lee County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 99 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 Lee 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 Lee County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Lee County Board of Supervisors, District 2Lee County Board of Supervisors, District 3Lee County TreasurerSee all 7 Lee County races
Candidate profiles
Matthew Rinker, full profileJennifer Kirkman, full profileOfficial Iowa election office