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Leila Ann Staton

Democratic · Iowa · 2026

Running for Iowa House District 54, Iowa

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Public money for public schools
  • Clean water
  • Expanding healthcare coverage
Biography

Staton lists herself as a lifelong Grundy County resident, a graduate of Dike New Hartford High School, and a member of her local volunteer fire department, per the campaign site. Staton co-founded a local advocacy organization in 2024 focused on civics education and engagement, and says she has advocated at the Capitol in Des Moines and Washington, per the campaign site.

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Iowa House District 54Iowa · 2026Black Hawk County sample ballot

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