State Representative District 84 in Iowa State House District 84, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Thomas Gerhold — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Thomas Gerhold is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 84, serving since January 2019. His current term runs through January 1, 2027, and he is seeking re-election in the Republican primary on June 2, 2026. He is Vice Chair of the Environmental Protection Committee and serves on the Agriculture, Labor and Workforce, and Veterans Affairs committees. His legislative focus includes protecting landowners' rights regarding eminent domain for private carbon pipelines and ensuring public assistance sustainability, notably by expanding Medicaid eligibility for persons with disabilities and increasing Home and Community Based Services reimbursement.

• Polly Denison — Candidate for State Representative in Van Horne, IA

  Polly Denison is a Democratic candidate running for the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 84. She is on the ballot for the Democratic primary scheduled for June 2, 2026. Denison filed her nomination papers on March 13, 2026, and resides in Van Horne, Iowa. She is seeking election to the State Representative position, which is currently held by Republican Thomas Gerhold.