State Representative District 48 in Iowa State House District 48, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Chad Behn — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Chad Behn is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 48. He assumed office in January 2025, and his current term concludes in January 2027. He is seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. During his tenure, Representative Behn has served as Vice Chair of the Agriculture Committee and is a member of the Education, Transportation, and Ways and Means committees. He actively participates in legislative reviews, addressing issues such as property tax limitations, state budget adjustments, and ensuring accessible, affordable higher education for Iowa students. He has highlighted supporting legislation that aims to lower college costs and prioritize in-state students.

• Guy Morgan — Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 in Boone, IA

  Guy Morgan is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 48, in 2026. Born and raised in Garden City, Iowa, and a graduate of Ames High School, he has held various working-class jobs throughout his life. Morgan is running to champion everyday Iowans, advocate for a clean and sustainable future, and protect the environment. His platform emphasizes holding corporations accountable with real taxes and fines, ensuring equal treatment and opportunity for all, and expanding renewable energy. A key motivation for his candidacy stems from the personal tragedy of his father's death, which he attributes to misinformation and political extremism. He is committed to fighting corporate interests and restoring faith in public service.

• Benjamin Olsen — Engineer in Ames, IA

  Benjamin Olsen is a Democratic candidate running for the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 48 in the 2026 primary election. A native of Iowa, he grew up in McCallsburg, in Northern Story County, and now resides in Ames, which is part of District 48. Olsen attended public schools in Iowa, earning an associate's degree in science from Des Moines Area Community College in 2020, and a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from Iowa State University in 2025. His career experience includes working as an engineer. He is actively campaigning for the nomination, engaging with potential voters through door-to-door visits, social media ads, local paper advertisements, and candidate meet-and-greets.

• Daniel Wojcik — Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 48 in Boone, IA

  Daniel Wojcik is a Democratic candidate seeking election to the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 48. He is on the ballot for the Democratic primary, scheduled for June 2, 2026. Wojcik resides in Boone, Iowa. He is challenging for the seat and will compete against fellow Democratic primary candidates Guy Morgan and Benjamin Olsen. The incumbent for District 48, Chad Behn, is running in the Republican primary. As of the provided information, Daniel Wojcik has not yet received endorsements from democratic or progressive organizations.