Michael Coonrad

Michael Coonrad is a candidate for State Representative District 67 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 67, Iowa.

Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives in Independence, IA

Also running: Craig Johnson.

Michael Coonrad, a 28-year-old Democrat from Independence, is running for the Iowa House of Representatives District 67. He earned a high school diploma from Independence Junior Senior High School and a bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from the University of Northern Iowa in 2025. Coonrad's campaign is driven by his desire to address pressing economic issues facing district residents, having observed peers struggling to find suitable careers in the state despite their education. He emphasizes a listener-first approach, aiming to understand and help solve the problems of his constituents.