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Linn County, Iowa

Iowa House District 80

One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Aime J Wichtendahl. Candidate information follows official Linn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Aime J Wichtendahl (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 80; Aime J Wichtendahl 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. Aime J Wichtendahl 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, Aime J Wichtendahl, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Aime J Wichtendahl

Aime J Wichtendahl

Democratic Incumbent

Biography

Aime Wichtendahl currently represents Iowa House District 80 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 Aime J Wichtendahl.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 80 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Aime J Wichtendahl. Candidate information follows official Linn County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 80 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 Linn County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Linn County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Aime J Wichtendahl, full profileOfficial Iowa election office