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Marshall County, Iowa

Iowa House District 52

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Blom and Mike Tupper. Candidate information follows official Marshall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Blom (Republican), Mike Tupper (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 52; David Blom 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, David Blom, is on the ballot.

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David Blom

David Blom

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Supports keeping property taxes low for families
  • Supports keeping high-quality jobs in Marshalltown

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Blom is a Marshalltown native and Union Sheet Metal worker, the son of a Marshalltown educator and engineer, per his campaign site. He attended Marshalltown High School, per his campaign site. He is running for Iowa House District 52.

Mike Tupper

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Funding public schools
  • Addressing housing availability and affordability in Marshall County
  • Public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Mike Tupper, the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 52, is a retired Marshalltown police chief with more than 30 years in law enforcement, including 13 years as chief, according to his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 52 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 52 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Blom and Mike Tupper. Candidate information follows official Marshall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 52 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?

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Verify this race

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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Marshall County Board of Supervisors, To Fill VacancyMarshall County TreasurerMarshall County AttorneySee all 6 Marshall County races
Candidate profiles
David Blom, full profileMike Tupper, full profileOfficial Iowa election office