Brett Nelson

Brett Nelson is a candidate for State Representative District 43 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 43, Iowa.

Annuity Specialist - Freelance | Independent Contractor in Des Moines, IA

Also running: Nicole Hasso, Russell E. Saffell, Jill Alesch.

Brett Nelson, a Republican, is campaigning for the Iowa House of Representatives District 43 primary on June 2, 2026. Previously, he ran for state legislative seats multiple times as an independent, including for Iowa Senate in 2014, where he highlighted water quality as a key issue. An independent contractor specializing in annuities, Nelson was born in Iowa City in 1962, grew up in West Des Moines, and lives in Saylor Township. He holds a political science degree from the University of Iowa. His extensive civic involvement includes Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, and the YMCA. He has not yet completed a 2026 candidate survey.