Russell E. Saffell

Russell E. Saffell is a candidate for State Representative District 43 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 43, Iowa.

Executive and Economist in IA

Also running: Nicole Hasso, Brett Nelson, Jill Alesch.

Russell "Doc" Saffell, a Republican candidate for Iowa House District 43, is a combat veteran who served in the U.S. Navy (1999-2004). He holds a bachelor's, graduate degree, and a Ph.D., with a career spanning executive and economic roles, including a Veterans Fellow stint for Sen. Chuck Grassley. Saffell champions safe communities, strong law enforcement, and action against human trafficking. He advocates for free-market principles, reduced regulations, and a diversified economy that supports agriculture and business innovation. Guided by a Christian worldview and belief in limited government, he seeks to restore common sense, protect individual rights, and ensure a prosperous Iowa for future generations.