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Benjamin Olsen
Democratic · Iowa · 2026Benjamin Olsen is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 48 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Olsen, of Ames, is a product order engineer at Emerson with a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University, per Campaign site / AOL. Olsen previously worked as a lubrication technician and served as a page for the 87th Iowa General Assembly, per Campaign site.
Priorities
- Addressing nitrate levels in water through USDA-recommended prevention measures, per the campaign site
- Investing in Iowa's public schools, per the campaign site
- Expanding rural job opportunities, per the campaign site
On the ballot
Iowa House District 48 · Iowa · 2026
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