Zachary Mecham

Zachary Mecham, a Democrat, is running for the Iowa State Senate to represent District 19. A Pleasantville-based entertainer, inventor, and co-founder of two statewide disability rights organizations, he also owns Zach of All Trades Media. Mecham's platform emphasizes ensuring Iowa farms and businesses are owned by local families, providing affordable food and healthcare access for all Iowans, and fully funding public schools while holding private schools receiving public funds to the same standards. He also advocates for better accountability in nursing homes, jails, and homeless shelters, and for equitable taxation where large corporations do not pay less than Iowa households. Mecham states his goal is to help all Iowans thrive and realize the American dream.