State Representative District 49 in Iowa State House District 49, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Beth Wessel-Kroeschell — Incumbent State Representative in Ames, IA

  Beth Wessel-Kroeschell is an incumbent State Representative for Iowa, representing District 49. A Democrat, she is seeking re-election in the 2026 Primary. With over 13 years of legislative experience, she is currently serving her eighth term, having previously represented District 45. Her background includes graduating from and raising her family in the district where her father was an Iowa State political science professor. Wessel-Kroeschell champions affordable healthcare and increased funding for Iowa State, serving as Ranking Member of the Health and Human Services Committee, and also on Judiciary, Public Safety, and Ways and Means committees.