State Representative District 2 in Iowa State House District 2, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Robert Henderson — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Robert Henderson is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's House District 2. He began his current term on January 1, 2023, and it is scheduled to conclude on January 1, 2027. Henderson is actively seeking re-election in the upcoming Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 2, slated for June 2, 2026. As a serving legislator, he is listed with official legislative contact details, including an email and capitol phone number. Campaign finance reports indicate his previous campaign experienced some debt. Specific policy positions or personal background details are not available in the provided information, nor has he completed Ballotpedia's candidate survey for the 2026 election.

• Jessica Lopez-Walker — Instructor at Winnebago for Ho-Chunk Renaissance and Little Priest Tribal College in Sioux City, IA

  Jessica Lopez-Walker is a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 2 in the 2026 primary. Originally from Des Moines, she has lived in Sioux City for over two decades with her husband and five children. A member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, she holds a psychology degree and is an instructor at Little Priest Tribal College and Winnebago for Ho-Chunk Renaissance. Her community involvement includes co-facilitating the Memorial March for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Children and board service for Siouxland Human Investment Partnership. Lopez-Walker, who previously ran for this seat in 2024, campaigns as "A fierce advocate for all," prioritizing affordable housing, healthcare, and small business development.