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Polk County, Iowa

Iowa House District 44

One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Larry McBurney. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Larry McBurney (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 44; Larry McBurney 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. Larry McBurney 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, Larry McBurney, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Larry McBurney

Larry McBurney

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Supporting public schools
  • Supporting reproductive rights
  • Improving mental health services

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Larry McBurney is a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 44, a sitting Urbandale City Council member and veteran of the Iowa Air National Guard who served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 44 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Iowa House District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Larry McBurney. Candidate information follows official Polk County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 44 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 Polk County ballot?

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

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