State Representative District 16 in Iowa State House District 16, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• David A. Sieck — Incumbent State Representative in Glenwood, IA

  David Sieck is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 16. Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on June 27, 1957, he is a farmer and real estate agent. Sieck first assumed office as a State Representative on February 16, 2015, initially representing District 23 before transitioning to District 16 in 2023. He resides in Glenwood, Iowa, with his wife, Kim, and they have three children. Currently, he serves on the Agriculture, Economic Growth and Technology, and Transportation standing committees, and is Vice Chair for the Appropriations Subcommittee on Federal and Other Funds. He is seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026.

• Jack Goodman — Candidate for State Representative in IA

  Jack Goodman is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 16, in the 2026 primary election. Raised in Omaha, Nebraska, he holds a BA in English and previously worked five years as a hairstylist, an experience that exposed him to poverty and the needs of the middle class. Goodman is running to protect Iowans' freedoms, revive the American Dream, and combat political corruption and inequality. His platform emphasizes term limits, protecting the separation of church and state, and opposing corporate eminent domain. He aims to uplift the working class and ensure politicians serve the people.