Mark I. Thompson (Republican), Kyle Kruse (Democratic) are on the November 3 ballot for Iowa House District 56; Mark I. Thompson 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.
Mark I. Thompson · RepublicanIncumbent▾
Mark I. Thompson is the Republican candidate for Iowa House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list. Mark I. Thompson is a sitting member for the district, per the legis.iowa.gov legislator roster.
Kyle Kruse is the Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 56 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate list.
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Sample ballot by ZIP code in Hancock County
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