Austin Harris

Austin Harris is an incumbent State Representative for District 26 in Iowa, serving as a Republican. Born and raised on his family farm in Moulton, Iowa, he brings over 30 years of business experience to the legislature, aiming to apply his skills in listening, problem-solving, and solution-finding. Currently, he chairs the House Health and Human Services Committee and serves on Commerce, Natural Resources, and State Government committees. Representative Harris has been active in legislative work, passing 18 bills in the 2026 session, focusing on areas like healthcare access, election integrity, and reducing red tape. He has also notably introduced welfare reform legislation like HSB 696.