Story County, Iowa

Iowa House District 55

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Beau Klaver and Cynthia Oppedal Paschen. Candidate information follows official Story County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Beau Klaver (Republican), Cynthia Oppedal Paschen (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 55. Not on the November ballot: Shannon Latham, 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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Beau Klaver

Republican

Top priorities

Protecting family farms and creating opportunities for beginning farmers
Making it simpler for small businesses to start and create jobs
Expanding the Choose Iowa Food Program for local, healthy food in families and schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Beau Klaver is a sixth-generation Hamilton County farmer from Kamrar who started a precision agriculture drone business, BK Air, in 2023, per the Freeman Journal. He graduated from Iowa State University in agricultural studies and served as a clerk in the Iowa Senate, per the same paper.

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Cynthia Oppedal Paschen

Democratic

Top priorities

A responsive legislator who shows up, answers the phone and holds town halls

Per her remarks reported by the Freeman Journal, Sept. 2026.

Biography

Cynthia Oppedal Paschen is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 55 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Cynthia Oppedal Paschen.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 55 in 2026?

When is the Iowa House District 55 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 Story 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.

Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Story County and state election office filings, last verified September 29, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Also on your ballot

Story County Board of Supervisors, District 2 Story County Board of Supervisors, District 3 Story County Attorney See all 12 Story County races

Candidate profiles

Beau Klaver, full profile Cynthia Oppedal Paschen, full profile Official Iowa election office