Angel Ramirez

Angel Ramirez is a candidate for State Representative District 78 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 78, Iowa.

Incumbent State Representative in Cedar Rapids, IA

Angel Ramirez is an incumbent State Representative for Iowa, representing portions of Cedar Rapids in House District 78. A Democrat, she made history as the first Latina elected to the Iowa General Assembly, winning a special election in April 2025 with 79% of the vote. Ramirez, 25, is a first-generation college graduate of Coe College and co-founded Our Future, a nonprofit fellowship program developing new leaders. Her legislative service began in May 2025, filling a vacant term that expires at the end of 2026. She is seeking re-election in November 2026. Ramirez emphasizes opening doors for the next generation and ensuring her community’s voice is heard, advocating for worker rights and community representation.