State Representative District 76 in Iowa State House District 76, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Derek Wulf — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Derek Wulf, a Republican, is an incumbent State Representative for Iowa's 76th district. A farmer and rancher by profession, he previously worked as a swine nutrition and production specialist. He earned his bachelor's degree from Iowa State University in 2004 and is a graduate of Hudson High School. Wulf assumed office in January 2023 and currently chairs the House Agriculture Committee in the 91st General Assembly. He has also been involved in his community, serving as president of the Black Hawk County Cattlemen and on the Black Hawk County Fairboard. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Republican primary.

• Calvin Horn — Candidate for State Representative in Waterloo, IA

  Calvin Horn is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 76 in the 2026 primary election. His campaign is driven by a vision for a stronger Iowa, emphasizing science, equality, and responsibility. Horn is committed to advancing environmental stewardship, promoting fiscal discipline with transparent government spending, and ensuring quality education for all citizens. He advocates for equal rights, believing every Iowan's voice should be heard and protected. Horn supports evidence-based policy, strong public schools, and critical thinking. He also champions local control, believing communities are best equipped to solve their own problems, and sees access to healthcare, including mental health, as a fundamental right.