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Scott County, Iowa

Iowa House District 98

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Ramker and Andrew Fitzgerald. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Nathan Ramker (Republican), Andrew Fitzgerald (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 98. Not on the November ballot: Monica Kurth, the sitting member per the 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.

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Nathan Ramker

Republican

Top priorities
  • Private property rights, property tax relief and lowering income taxes
  • Increasing educational transparency

Per the WQAD.

Biography

Nathan Ramker, the Republican nominee for Iowa House District 98, is a small business owner who moved to Iowa in 2005, according to WQAD. He volunteers with the Scott County Sheriff's Office through its Volunteers in Police Service program.

Andrew Fitzgerald

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Restoring school funding and reversing school voucher programs
  • Expanding Medicaid and strengthening rural health clinics
  • Raising Iowa's minimum wage

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Andrew Fitzgerald is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Fitzgerald is an automation technician at Invio Automation who previously worked as a mechanic and in maintenance at a union facility, per Campaign site (andrewforiowa.com). Fitzgerald grew up in Davenport and attended West High School, per KWQC.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 98 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nathan Ramker and Andrew Fitzgerald. Candidate information follows official Scott County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 98 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 Scott County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Scott County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
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