State Representative District 42 in Iowa State House District 42, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Heather Stephenson — Candidate for State Representative in Ankeny, IA

  Heather Stephenson is a native Iowan, raised on a Carroll County farm, now living in Ankeny with her husband and three children. A first-generation college student, she holds multiple degrees, including a doctorate. Her public service experience includes working in Iowa’s child welfare and juvenile justice system, managing budgets and overseeing programs, and volunteering with the Polk County Foster Care Review Board. Stephenson advocates for individual and property rights, parental empowerment in education and healthcare decisions, and pro-life policies. She previously ran for Iowa House District 42 in 2024, winning the Republican primary but ultimately losing the general election. She is currently a candidate in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 42 in 2026.

• Amy Tagliareni — Candidate for State Representative in Ankeny, IA

  Amy Tagliareni is a Democratic candidate for Iowa State Representative in District 42, seeking election in 2026. She is running in an open-seat race, with the primary election scheduled for June 2. Prior to her current campaign, Tagliareni served as a member of the Ankeny Community School District school board At-large. Her public profile is currently in its early stages, and further details about her specific policy platform are expected to emerge as the campaign progresses. She resides in Ankeny, Iowa.