State Representative District 96 in Iowa State House District 96, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Mark Cisneros — Incumbent State Representative in IA

  Mark Cisneros is an American politician and businessman currently serving as an incumbent member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 96. He was born in 1970 to Mexican immigrants and raised in Los Angeles County, California. Cisneros assumed office in the Iowa House in 2021, serving District 91 before moving to District 96 in 2023, where his current term ends in January 2027. A Republican, he is seeking re-election for District 96 in the 2026 Iowa Primary Election. He is running in the Republican primary against Matt Conard. No specific policy positions were detailed in the provided information.

• Matt Conard — VP Transportation & Logistics in Muscatine, IA

  Matt Conard is a lifelong resident of Muscatine, Iowa, committed to his community. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Ambrose University and an MBA from the University of Iowa, following earlier degrees from Muscatine Community College and Muscatine High School. For over two decades, he has served as Vice President of Transportation & Logistics at Kent Corporation. Conard previously served as an at-large member of the Muscatine Community School District school board from 2021 to 2025. He seeks election to contribute his experience and work ethic, focusing on community involvement, listening to people, and strong fiscal management for the public educational system's success and his community's sustainable future.

• Nick Salazar — Candidate for State Representative in Muscatine, IA

  Nick Salazar is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, seeking to represent District 96 in the June 2, 2026 primary election. He is known for his activism in eastern Iowa, particularly Muscatine, and has served as the Iowa Democratic Party 2nd Congressional District Affirmative Action Chair. Salazar previously held the position of LULAC Iowa State Director, becoming the youngest person to do so, and was instrumental in efforts to challenge Iowa's voter ID laws and provide student scholarships. In 2020, he served as a state campaign co-chair for Bernie Sanders' presidential bid, advocating for justice and societal transformation.

• Michelle Servadio Elias — Retired Registered Nurse in Muscatine, IA

  Michelle Servadio Elias, also known as Shelly, is a Democratic candidate running for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 96 during the 2026 election cycle. A disabled veteran and retired Registered Nurse, she has served as the State Chair of the Veterans Caucus of the Iowa Democratic Party. She is campaigning to bring a different perspective to county issues, aiming to cultivate the health, wealth, and prosperity of all citizens, particularly advocating for the employment, health, and welfare needs of Iowa veterans. Her public profile regarding specific education policy stances is still developing.