State Representative District 21 in Iowa State House District 21, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Brooke Boden — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Brooke Boden, born in Indianola, Iowa in 1973, is an American politician and a Republican member of the Iowa House of Representatives. She currently serves District 21, having first taken office in January 2021 representing District 26. Her professional background includes owning a business and working as an insurance agent and repairwoman. Boden has also co-chaired the Warren County GOP. She serves on various legislative committees, including Education, Government Oversight, Local Government (Chair), and Ways and Means. She is married with three children and is running for re-election to represent District 21 in the 2026 Primary Election.

• Spencer A Waugh — Associate Dean in Indianola, IA

  Spencer A. Waugh is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 21, in the 2026 primary election. An experienced educator, husband, and father of two, he made Indianola, Iowa, his permanent home after moving from the Black Hills in 1994. He and his wife, Sinikka, who operates a local small business, are active in their faith community. Spencer currently serves as Associate Dean at Simpson College and supervises high school student teachers. His "Putting Local Families First" campaign focuses on investing in public education, affordable childcare, accessible mental health care, patient-driven healthcare decisions, tax incentives for small businesses, and a livable minimum wage. He previously ran for this seat in 2024.