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Greene County, Iowa

Iowa House District 47

Nordman and New are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Greene County election filings.

About this race

Carter F. Nordman (Republican), Chris New (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 47; Carter F. Nordman 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, Carter F. Nordman, is on the ballot.

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Carter F. Nordman

Carter F. Nordman

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Says he helped pass the largest tax cut in Iowa history
  • Supports eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Iowa's regent universities
  • Supports maintaining separate school sports competition by sex
Biography

Carter F. Nordman is the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Carter F. Nordman is a sitting member for the district, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster.

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Chris New

Chris New

Democratic

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Strong public schools
  • Affordable healthcare access
  • Local business and agriculture
Biography

New describes himself as a husband, father and businessman and a lifelong Midwesterner who grew up in Iowa and built his life in Dallas Center, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Iowa House District 47 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Iowa House District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Carter F. Nordman and Chris New. Candidate information follows official Greene County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Iowa House District 47 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 Greene County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
Carter F. Nordman, full profileChris New, full profileOfficial Iowa election office