State Representative District 36 in Iowa State House District 36, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Austin Baeth — Incumbent State Representative in Des Moines, IA

  Austin Baeth is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Iowa's District 36, serving his second term. A physician residing in Des Moines, he seeks re-election in the 2026 primary. His legislative focus includes public health advocacy, such as combating Iowa's cancer crisis, reforming Medicaid, and expanding mental health services. He champions fully funding public education, phasing out private school vouchers, and ensuring fair tax policies where the wealthy pay their share. He is also the Assistant Democratic Leader and Ranking Member of the Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee.