State Representative District 82 in Iowa State House District 82, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Bobby Kaufmann — Incumbent State Representative in Wilton, IA

  Bobby Kaufmann is an incumbent Iowa State Representative and a Republican, first elected in 2012. He is set to become the House Majority Leader in January 2026, previously chairing the House Ways and Means Committee. A self-employed entrepreneur, Kaufmann is focused on advancing policies to strengthen Iowa's economy and support families. He strongly advocates for "one of the largest property tax cuts in Iowa history" and aims to foster a "new era of cooperation" within the Statehouse. He previously served as a senior advisor for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign in Iowa. He is the son of the current Republican Party of Iowa chairman, Jeff Kaufmann.

• James Behrmann — Candidate for State Representative in IA

  James Behrmann is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, aiming to represent District 82. He is currently on the ballot for the Democratic primary election, scheduled for June 2, 2026. Behrmann is seeking his party's nomination to advance to the general election, which will take place on November 3, 2026. In the primary race, he is positioned against Republican incumbent Bobby Kaufmann, who is also running for District 82. The search results do not provide specific details about Behrmann's professional background, policy positions, or motivations for seeking office.