See where Gerhold and Denison stand on housing, schools and growth. Names follow official Benton County election filings.
Thomas Gerhold (Republican), Polly Denison (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 84; Thomas Gerhold 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.
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Thomas Gerhold of Atkins has been the incumbent Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives for District 84 since January 1, 2023, according to Valley News Today. No campaign website was found as of September 11, 2026; the Secretary of State's certified candidate list is the only verifiable source for Thomas Gerhold.
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Denison earned a double major in political science and psychology from the University of Iowa and worked as a paralegal at the Arizona Department of Health Services, the Johnson County Attorney's Office and a Cedar Rapids law firm, per the campaign site. Denison earned her insurance licenses in 2013 and built a practice helping families make informed financial decisions, and lives in Van Horne, per the campaign site.
Who is running for Iowa House District 84 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 84 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Thomas Gerhold and Polly Denison. Candidate information follows official Benton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and growth.
When is the Iowa House District 84 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.
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Candidate roster from official Benton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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