Michael R. Bergan

Michael R. Bergan is a candidate for State Representative District 63 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 63, Iowa.

Incumbent State Representative in Des Moines, IA

Also running: Matthew Smith, Jeff Thurlow.

Michael R. Bergan is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 63, serving since 2023, and previously District 55 from 2017. Born in Winneshiek County in 1962 and a Luther College graduate, he is married with two children. His legislative focus includes healthcare decisions, organ donation, tax credits for adoption and child care, and bills addressing trespass, animal regulation, and restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He also served on committees such as Human Resources and State Government. Bergan is running for re-election in the 2026 Iowa Primary Election.