State Representative District 88 in Iowa State House District 88, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Helena Hayes — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Helena Hayes is an incumbent Republican State Representative for Iowa's District 88, assuming office in January 2023. A long-time homeschool educator with a background in environmental science and biology, she resides in rural Mahaska County with her husband and three children. During her tenure, she championed groundbreaking legislation criminalizing the sexual exploitation of minors via AI deepfakes, signed into law in 2024. Hayes advocates for protecting families and children, defending constitutional freedoms, and safeguarding private property rights, aligning with her district's conservative values. She is running for re-election in the 2026 primary.

• Grant Hill — Founder, 1 Love Legacy in Keota, IA

  Grant Hill, a Republican, is a candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 88, in the 2026 primary. Born in Russia and adopted at age three, he grew up in Keota, Iowa. His career spans various industries, including restaurant management and founding 1 Love Legacy, an organization promoting resilience and human connection. Hill emphasizes his personal journey, which includes experiencing both corporate leadership and incarceration. He states these experiences deepened his faith and commitment to advocating for second chances and understanding in government. His platform includes a "No Tax on 2nd Jobs" initiative, criminal justice reform focusing on mentorship and religious freedom, and improved mental healthcare access through a statewide dashboard. Hill is pro-life, supporting a 15-week abortion ban with exceptions, and a staunch defender of Second Amendment rights. He aims to bring an empathetic and non-traditional perspective to public service.

• Aaron Hinnah — Incumbent Oskaloosa Community School District school board member in Oskaloosa, IA

  Aaron Hinnah is a lifelong Iowan, farmer, educator, and small business owner seeking election as a Republican for Iowa House District 88, representing Mahaska, Keokuk, and Jefferson counties. He is a professor of sport management at William Penn University and serves as an at-large member of the Oskaloosa Community School District school board. Previously, he helped establish the federally funded Teacher and Paraeducator Registered Apprenticeship grant program. Hinnah states his decision to run stems from a love for his family, schools, farmers, small businesses, and the communities that shaped him, aiming to serve rather than seek power. He pledges to prioritize people over politics, focus on solutions, and represent common problems he has lived.