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Marshall County, Iowa

Iowa House District 51

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brett Barker and Teresa Perin. Candidate information follows official Marshall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brett Barker (Republican), Teresa Perin (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 51; Brett Barker 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, Brett Barker, is on the ballot.

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Brett Barker

Brett Barker

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports reducing the tax burden on Iowans and helping Main Street businesses and agriculture
  • Supports modernizing infrastructure and supporting law enforcement and first responders

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Brett Barker is a pharmacist who has served Story and Marshall Counties for more than 15 years and serves on the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, per his campaign site. He was sworn in to the Nevada City Council in 2010 and later served as Mayor of Nevada, Iowa, per his campaign site. He is seeking re-election to Iowa House District 51.

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Teresa Perin

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Protecting the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
  • Supporting family farms and opposing the use of eminent domain for private business interests
  • Fully funding public schools and raising the minimum wage

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Teresa Perin is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 51. She teaches high school English in the Marshalltown Community School District and lives on farmland in rural Marshall County, according to KCRG. Perin is a graduate of West Marshall High School and Iowa State University and holds a master's degree from Viterbo University.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 51 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 51 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brett Barker and Teresa Perin. Candidate information follows official Marshall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 51 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 Marshall 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 Marshall County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Brett Barker, full profileTeresa Perin, full profileOfficial Iowa election office