Nick Salazar

Nick Salazar is a candidate for State Representative District 96 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 96, Iowa.

Candidate for State Representative in Muscatine, IA

Also running: Mark Cisneros, Matt Conard, Michelle Servadio Elias.

Nick Salazar is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 96 in the June 2, 2026 primary election. He is known for his activism in eastern Iowa, particularly Muscatine, and has served as the Iowa Democratic Party 2nd Congressional District Affirmative Action Chair. Salazar previously held the position of LULAC Iowa State Director, becoming the youngest person to do so, and was instrumental in efforts to challenge Iowa's voter ID laws and provide student scholarships. In 2020, he served as a state campaign co-chair for Bernie Sanders' presidential bid, advocating for justice and societal transformation.