State Representative District 80 in Iowa State House District 80, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Aime J Wichtendahl — Incumbent State Representative in Hiawatha, IA

  Aime J Wichtendahl is an incumbent Democratic State Representative for Iowa's House District 80, having assumed office in January 2025. She is running for re-election in the June 2026 Democratic primary. Wichtendahl made history as the first openly transgender woman elected to the Iowa state legislature, previously serving on the Hiawatha City Council. An author, activist, and parent, she is committed to advocating for civil rights, raising the minimum wage, and supporting mental health initiatives. Her current term concludes in January 2027.