Karen Varley

Karen Varley is a candidate for State Representative District 23 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 23, Iowa.

Partner at Varley Law Office in Stuart, IA

Also running: Ray Bubba Sorensen.

Karen Varley, a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 23, is a Stuart resident. She grew up on an Allamakee County dairy farm, holding degrees from Iowa State and Cornell. Her career spans agricultural roles, including 18 years with Pioneer Hybrid. After earning a law degree from Drake University, she became a partner at Varley Law Office. Involved in community groups, Varley states she's running because Iowa is moving in the wrong direction due to outside influences on legislators. Her top priorities include fully funding public schools, eliminating education savings accounts, and protecting healthcare decision freedoms. Immigration policy is also a noted area of interest.