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Woodbury County, Iowa

Iowa House District 2

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Henderson and Jessica Lopez-Walker. Candidate information follows official Woodbury County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert Henderson (Republican), Jessica Lopez-Walker (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 2; Robert Henderson 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, Robert Henderson, is on the ballot.

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Robert Henderson

Robert Henderson

RepublicanIncumbent

Biography

Robert Henderson, listed on the official roster as Bob Henderson, is the incumbent Republican state representative for Iowa House District 2, according to the Iowa Legislature. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Robert Henderson.

Jessica Lopez-Walker

Democratic

Biography

Jessica Lopez-Walker is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 2 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 Jessica Lopez-Walker.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Henderson and Jessica Lopez-Walker. Candidate information follows official Woodbury County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 2 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 Woodbury 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 Woodbury County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Robert Henderson, full profileJessica Lopez-Walker, full profileOfficial Iowa election office