State Representative District 100 in Iowa State House District 100, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Blaine Watkins — Incumbent State Representative in Donnellson, IA

  Blaine Watkins is a 23-year-old Republican State Representative for Iowa's House District 100, encompassing most of Lee County, including Donnellson where he resides on his family farm. He was sworn into office in March 2025 after winning a special election, making him Iowa's youngest House member. A December 2024 Grand View University graduate with a degree in political science and government, Watkins previously worked as a legislative aide. His primary policy focus is to lower property taxes and the high cost of living to improve affordability in his district, aiming to retain younger residents. He seeks to leverage his unique Gen Z perspective and Statehouse experience to find new ways to achieve legislative goals.

• Matthew Mohrfeld — Mayor of Fort Madison in Fort Madison, IA

  Matthew 'Matt' Mohrfeld, a lifelong Southeast Iowan, is running for Iowa House District 100 in the 2026 Primary Election. He brings decades of experience as a small business owner, having operated Matt's Greenhouse for 46 years, and as a public servant, serving three terms as Fort Madison Mayor and two terms on the Lee County Board of Supervisors. Mohrfeld aims to be a strong voice for Southeast Iowa, advocating for economic growth to attract businesses and families, and for protecting and increasing accessibility to rural healthcare systems. His campaign emphasizes common-sense, hometown leadership to get things done.