Helena Hayes

Helena Hayes is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 88, assuming office in January 2023. A long-time homeschool educator with a background in environmental science and biology, she resides in rural Mahaska County with her husband and three children. During her tenure, she championed groundbreaking legislation criminalizing the sexual exploitation of minors via AI deepfakes, signed into law in 2024. Hayes advocates for protecting families and children, defending constitutional freedoms, and safeguarding private property rights, aligning with her district's conservative values. She is running for re-election in the 2026 primary.