State Representative District 33 in Iowa State House District 33, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Lynn Hammel — Candidate for State Representative in Des Moines, IA

  Lynn Hammel is a Republican candidate seeking election to the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 33. Hammel is slated to appear on the Republican primary ballot on June 2, 2026. Residing in Des Moines, Iowa, Hammel is focused on the upcoming election. While specific policy positions are still being developed, public records suggest that healthcare policy may emerge as a significant area of focus during the 2026 election cycle. Hammel is not currently an incumbent in this race.

• Blake Clyde — Nonprofit development professional in Des Moines, IA

  Blake Clyde, a nonprofit development professional and community arts advocate, is running for Iowa House District 33. His career has focused on building programs and raising resources to help communities thrive, supporting kids' education, immigrants, and families. He believes public funds require discipline, transparency, and policies that ease pressure on families. Clyde advocates for expanding affordable housing, reforming the tax system for equitable wage growth, ensuring stable funding for public schools (not private school diversions), and increasing access to quality, affordable childcare and paid family leave. Originally from the Mississippi Delta, he is now rooted in Des Moines.

• Ivette Muhammad — Chief Operations Officer of Creative Visions in Des Moines, IA

  Ivette Muhammad is a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 33 in 2026, encouraged by outgoing Rep. Ruth Ann Gaines. A lifelong community advocate, mother of eight, and grandmother of five, Muhammad serves as the Chief Operations Officer of Creative Visions, a Des Moines nonprofit. Her extensive work with Des Moines residents has focused on strengthening neighborhoods and supporting families. She is running to provide dependable, solutions-focused leadership for District 33, emphasizing safer communities, stronger economic pathways, early financial education for youth, and policies that promote healthier, stable lives. Her platform prioritizes education, safety, and increased economic opportunity for Iowans.

• Randolph Scott — Former teacher and military veteran in Des Moines, IA

  Randolph Scott, also known as "Scotty," is a Democratic candidate running for the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 33. A military veteran and former teacher, Scott has announced his candidacy for the June 2, 2026, primary election. He is focusing his campaign on key issues such as strengthening public health, investing in public education, and implementing policies to make Iowa more affordable for its residents. The seat he is seeking is currently open as the incumbent is not running for re-election. Scott will compete against other Democratic candidates in the primary.

• Cody Smith — Director of Climate Initiatives in Des Moines, IA

  Cody Smith, a Des Moines-based environmental advocate and openly gay leader, is campaigning for Iowa House District 33. A first-generation college graduate from a working-class family, Smith previously served as the first openly gay student body vice president at Iowa State University. He's built a career in environmental policy, advocating for clean water, climate resilience, and public health. Smith is motivated by the need for new leadership, fighting for policies that address rising cancer rates, housing costs, and to raise the minimum wage, promising to build a state Iowans can be proud of.