Bob Eschliman

Bob Eschliman, a Christian constitutional conservative, is running for Iowa State Senate District 19 in the 2026 Republican primary. An Iowa native and a service-connected disabled U.S. Navy veteran, he is a homeschooling father and former newspaper reporter, editor, and publisher. Residing in the district for over a decade, Eschliman is driven by a calling to serve, criticizing current state leadership for failing on tax reform, property rights, and fundamental rights. His platform prioritizes reducing tax burdens, protecting life, safeguarding property, and addressing rising cancer rates, aiming to bring new ideas for Iowa's future.