Ross Wilburn

Ross Wilburn is a candidate for State Representative District 50 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 50, Iowa.

Incumbent State Representative in Ames, IA

Ross Wilburn is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Iowa House District 50, a position he has held since 2023. He previously represented District 46 from 2019 to 2023 and serves as Assistant Democratic Leader. Wilburn is a key member of several legislative committees, including Ethics (Ranking Member), Judiciary (Ranking Member), Appropriations, Health and Human Services, and Higher Education. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. Prior to his legislative service, Wilburn was a city councilman and mayor of Iowa City, served in the U.S. Army National Guard, and held various roles in community development, education, and social work after earning a master's degree from the University of Iowa. He has been involved in discussions surrounding public assistance legislation.