State Representative District 99 in Iowa State House District 99, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Matthew Rinker — Incumbent State Representative in Burlington, IA

  Matthew Rinker, born and raised in Burlington, Iowa, is a dedicated public servant. A United States Navy veteran, he previously served on the Burlington City Council before being elected to the Iowa House of Representatives for District 99, a position he has held since January 2023. Rinker, who also works as an insurance agent and financial services business owner, focuses his legislative efforts on economic growth, community development, and advocating for local interests in Southeast Iowa. He is lauded by local leaders for his passion, commitment, and relentless pursuit of solutions for his constituents.

• Jim Beres — Attorney in Burlington, IA

  Jim Beres, a Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 99 in 2026, is a lifelong Iowan and Burlington resident of 21 years. A Burlington attorney, he previously served as Hardin County Attorney and worked 21 years in the Burlington Public Defender’s office prior to retirement. He advocates for restoring Iowa pride by investing in arts, parks, and infrastructure. Beres aims to stop attacks on minorities and LGBT Iowans, defend reproductive rights, and raise the minimum wage to help working-class families. He was a Democratic nominee in the 2024 election, and is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.

• Marcques Derby — CNH employee and UAW Local 807 bargaining chairman in Burlington, IA

  Marcques Derby, a resident of Burlington, Iowa, is a Democratic candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives, District 99, in the 2026 primary election. He is currently employed at CNH Industrial and serves as the bargaining chairman for UAW Local 807. Derby announced his candidacy following the planned closure of the CNH Industrial plant in Burlington, citing concerns about the impact on working families and communities across southeast Iowa. His platform emphasizes the importance of stable jobs and the ripple effect their loss has on schools, city budgets, and emergency services. His campaign has reported $3,050 in contributions and $1,454 in expenditures.

• Jennifer Kirkman — Candidate for Iowa House of Representatives in IA

  Jennifer Kirkman is a Democratic Party candidate vying for a seat in the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 99. She is slated to appear on the Democratic primary ballot on June 2, 2026. Kirkman is one of several individuals seeking the Democratic nomination for this district, which currently has no incumbent in the primary race. As of the available information, she has not yet completed a candidate survey to outline her specific campaign themes or policy positions, nor has detailed campaign finance information been published.