Thomas Gerhold

Thomas Gerhold is a candidate for State Representative District 84 Primary Election in 2026 in Iowa State House District 84, Iowa.

Incumbent State Representative in IA

Also running: Polly Denison.

Thomas Gerhold is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 84, serving since January 2019. His current term runs through January 1, 2027, and he is seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. He is Vice Chair of the Environmental Protection Committee and serves on the Agriculture, Labor and Workforce, and Veterans Affairs committees. His legislative focus includes protecting landowners' rights regarding eminent domain for private carbon pipelines and ensuring public assistance sustainability, notably by expanding Medicaid eligibility for persons with disabilities and increasing Home and Community Based Services reimbursement.