Mike Frantz

Mike Frantz is a Storm Lake resident running as a Democrat for Iowa State Senate District 3 in the 2026 primary election. He previously served as a page in the Iowa House of Representatives in 1981 and graduated from Simpson College with degrees in political science and German. A retired college admissions, financial aid, and marketing consultant, Frantz is prioritizing strengthening education, expanding personal freedoms, and using science to guide policy on issues like water quality and public health. He aims to appeal to a broad base of voters, including independents and disaffected Republicans.