Cynthia Mensendick

Cynthia Mensendick is a Republican candidate running for election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 49 in the June 2, 2026 primary. Her professional background includes working as a traveling nurse for AMN Healthcare, an acute registered nurse in Med Surg/Telemetry, and a project manager/informatics nurse, implementing oncology practice improvements. Mensendick's campaign platform focuses on fiscal responsibility and community empowerment. She advocates for minimizing regulatory burdens to help businesses thrive, lowering property and income taxes by eliminating what she calls "pet government projects" and preventing budget abuse, and ensuring parents have the primary decision-making authority over their children's education. She also aims to address skyrocketing healthcare costs by seeking creative and affordable solutions tailored to Iowans' diverse needs.