Mary Madison

Mary Lee Madison is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Iowa's 31st district, serving since January 2023. Born in South Carolina in 1950 and raised in New Jersey, she holds multiple master's degrees and is an ordained minister, educator, and social worker. Madison champions affordable and accessible healthcare, advocating for reproductive rights, expanded mental health services, and fair wages for caregivers. She also supports strong, fully funded public schools and believes voting is a fundamental right. A resident of West Des Moines, she is actively involved in community service and various organizations, seeking to bring positive change as a representative. She is married with three children.