State Representative District 20 in Iowa State House District 20, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Keith Jones — Retired Police Lieutenant; Part-time Iowa Southern District Worker in Council Bluffs, IA

  Keith Jones is a lifelong resident of Council Bluffs, Iowa, seeking election to the Iowa House of Representatives for District 20. A retired police lieutenant from the Council Bluffs Police Department, he also holds an associate's degree from Iowa Western Community College. Jones previously served as an appointed Pottawattamie County Supervisor and currently works part-time for the Iowa Southern District. Running as a Republican, his primary goal is to "Strengthen Iowa families," prevent Iowa from becoming like California, and ensure "SAFER COMMUNITIES." He advocates for increasing Iowa State Patrol hiring, appointing more judges, and implementing minimum mandatory sentences for criminals.

• Eric Armstrong — Candidate for State Representative in Council Bluffs, IA

  Eric Armstrong is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 20, running in the primary on June 2, 2026. With a background in business, he has demonstrated legislative effectiveness through grassroots lobbying efforts, notably contributing to two unanimous votes in the 2025 legislative session. His campaign emphasizes economic development, affordability, and a commitment to actively listening to the people of Carter Lake and Council Bluffs. Armstrong is dedicated to strengthening the community through shared values of hard work, compassion, and a focus on improving lives, aiming to build a brighter future for Iowa.