State Representative District 47 in Iowa State House District 47, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Jeremy King — State conservation officer, licensed Real Estate Agent, and small business owner in Panora, IA

  Jeremy King, a lifelong resident of Guthrie County, Iowa, is a Republican candidate for State Representative District 47. Married with family, he brings two decades of experience as a certified peace officer and state conservation officer, with a background in agriculture and youth sports coaching. King advocates for public schools, broadband access, and reduced property taxes, while also supporting the removal of DEI initiatives. He aims to restore integrity to Iowa, vowing brutal honesty and rejecting special interest money, positioning himself against "insiders." King’s campaign has faced scrutiny over his past use of the “REALTOR” title; he is a licensed Real Estate Agent and small business owner. He is related to former US Congressman Steve King.

• Carter F. Nordman — Incumbent State Representative in Adel, IA

  Carter F. Nordman, born May 27, 1998, in Waterloo, Iowa, serves as a Republican State Representative for Iowa's 47th District. A graduate of Adel DeSoto Minburn High School and the University of Northern Iowa with a BBA, he assumed office in 2021, becoming one of the youngest state legislators. Prior to his current role, he served as a Legislative Assistant and chaired the Adel Parks and Recreation Board, in addition to owning a business. He currently chairs the Ways and Means Committee and the Health and Human Services Committee, and is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary.

• Chris New — Video producer in Dallas Center, IA

  Chris New is a 46-year-old video producer residing in Dallas Center, Iowa. A Democrat, New is seeking their party's nomination for Iowa House of Representatives, District 47, in the 2026 Primary Election. This marks their first venture into political office, as they have no prior political experience. New holds a Bachelor's degree in media studies from Buena Vista University. They are competing against one other Democrat in the primary, hoping to advance to the general election. Key issues discussed by candidates in this race include water quality, taxes, eminent domain, and healthcare.

• Charley K. Newman — Candidate for State Representative in IA

  Charley K. Newman, a member of the Democratic Party, is a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 47. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary election on June 2, 2026. Newman will be competing against Chris New in the primary. District 47 encompasses Greene and Guthrie Counties, as well as a portion of Dallas County.