State Representative District 63 in Iowa State House District 63, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Michael R. Bergan — Incumbent State Representative in Des Moines, IA

  Michael R. Bergan is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 63, serving since 2023, and previously District 55 from 2017. Born in Winneshiek County in 1962 and a Luther College graduate, he is married with two children. His legislative focus includes healthcare decisions, organ donation, tax credits for adoption and child care, and bills addressing trespass, animal regulation, and restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. He also served on committees such as Human Resources and State Government. Bergan is running for re-election in the 2026 Iowa Primary Election.

• Matthew Smith — Candidate for State Representative in Decorah, IA

  Matthew Smith is a Republican candidate running for State Representative of Iowa House District 63 in the 2026 primary election. A lifelong resident of Northeast Iowa, he seeks to bring next-generation leadership, practical solutions, and conservative values to Des Moines, prioritizing families, farmers, and rural communities. Smith's campaign focuses on defending private property rights against government overreach, ensuring complete transparency and accountability in government spending, upholding pro-life convictions, and advocating for parental rights in education. He is a 2025 graduate of Luther College, holding degrees in history and political science, and previously worked as an archaeological field technician. Matthew is engaged to Alyssa and is committed to serving District 63 with faithfulness and principle.

• Jeff Thurlow — Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives in IA

  Jeff Thurlow is a Democratic Party candidate seeking election to the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 63. He is slated to appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary election on June 2, 2026. Thurlow is running to represent his district in the state legislature.