State Representative District 65 in Iowa State House District 65, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Shannon Lundgren — Incumbent State Representative in Peosta, IA

  Shannon Lundgren is an incumbent Iowa State Representative for District 65, representing Dubuque County. She previously sought the Republican nomination for Iowa's 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election but later suspended her campaign to pursue re-election to her current State House seat. A staunch Republican, she aligns as a pro-life advocate, supports voter ID legislation for election integrity, and champions Second Amendment rights. Lundgren focuses on workforce development initiatives and fiscal responsibility. She has served on various committees, including Commerce, State Government, and Ways and Means, and is noted for her unwavering conservative stance.

• Carolyn Wiezorek — Candidate for State Representative in Dubuque, IA

  Carolyn Wiezorek, a dedicated educator from Dubuque, Iowa, holds bachelor's, master's, and doctorate degrees in education. Her career includes teaching all levels from kindergarten to graduate school, elementary administration, and university professorships. She is running for State Representative to address what she sees as an assault on Iowans' freedoms and the dismantling of public education. Wiezorek advocates reversing laws impacting workers' rights, women's bodily autonomy, and discrimination. She supports strengthening public education, opposing public funds for private schools, and simplifying the tax code, promising transparency and accountability to her district.