State Representative District 57 in Iowa State House District 57, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Pat Grassley — Incumbent Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives in Butler, IA

  Pat Grassley is the current Speaker of the Iowa House of Representatives, where he represents District 57. He has served in the House since 2007, holding various district seats before becoming Speaker in 2019. A Republican from Butler, he is seeking re-election to his House District 57 seat in the 2026 Iowa Primary Election. Grassley announced his intent to run for re-election to the House, ending speculation he might run for governor. He is actively involved in the legislative session, discussing issues such as the Condition of the State address.

• Shawn Ellerbroek — School Board Member in Waverly, IA

  Shawn Ellerbroek is a Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 57, running in the June 2, 2026 primary. Born in Cherokee, Iowa, he holds a bachelor's from the University of Iowa and a Ph.D. from Northwestern University. Ellerbroek is a biochemistry professor with over two decades of experience and a cancer research scientist. He currently serves on the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District school board. A lifelong Iowan residing in Waverly, he is campaigning on a platform of data-driven solutions and evidence-based decision-making. His key policy priorities include improving water quality, reducing cancer rates, ensuring a balanced state budget, protecting rural public education, and providing affordable healthcare.