Cindy Winckler

Cindy Winckler is a candidate for State Senator District 49 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State Senate District 49, Iowa.

Incumbent State Senator in Davenport, IA

Also running: Cynthia Mensendick.

Cindy Winckler is an incumbent Iowa State Senator for District 49, seeking re-election in the Democratic primary. Born in Des Moines and raised in Davenport, she is a former family and consumer science teacher and a retired Quality Learning Consultant with a master's degree. With a family background in public service, she was first elected to the Iowa House in 2000, serving 11 terms before joining the Senate in 2022. An Assistant Democratic Leader, she holds ranking member positions on several committees including Ethics, State Government, and Education budget, demonstrating a commitment to education equity and legislative leadership for Iowans.