State Senator District 13 in Iowa State Senate District 13, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Edwin Brand — Owner, 98.7 KMGO Radio in Centerville, IA

  Edwin Brand is seeking the Republican nomination for Iowa State Senate District 13 in 2026. A Centerville resident and southern Iowa native, he owns 98.7 KMGO Radio. Brand's campaign is built on conservative principles including limited government, individual freedom, and fiscal responsibility. His career in radio began at age 13, eventually leading him to own the station where he started. He holds an associate degree from Indian Hills, bachelor's degrees in political science and psychology, and a master's degree in government administration and public accounting. Brand is an active volunteer for numerous local organizations.

• Austin Garmon — Legislative Secretary in IA

  Austin Garmon is a Republican candidate running for election to the Iowa State Senate, representing District 13. He will be on the Republican primary ballot on June 2, 2026, competing against Edwin Brand and Jeff Kulmatycki. Professionally, Garmon is slated to begin serving as Legislative Secretary for State Senator Cherielynn Westrich in January 2026. He is currently focused on the upcoming primary election in his bid for the State Senate seat.

• Jeff Kulmatycki — Incumbent Appanoose County Board of Supervisors in Centerville, IA

  Jeff Kulmatycki is an Air Force veteran, small business owner, and current Appanoose County supervisor from Centerville, Iowa. He is campaigning as a Republican for election to the Iowa State Senate, representing District 13. He is on the ballot for the Republican primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026, where he will compete against Edwin Brand and Austin Garmon.

• Brenda Case — Self-employed in Ottumwa, IA

  Brenda Case, a lifelong Southeast Iowan from Ottumwa, has deep rural roots and a 28-year career as an IT Project Manager with the Iowa Judicial Branch, recognized for her dedication to justice. A community servant, proud member of a union family, and grandmother of two, this Democrat is running for Iowa State Senate District 13. Case advocates for maternal health access in rural communities, expanded early childhood education, protecting special education, and stronger water quality standards targeting corporate polluters. She is ready to fight for fairness, opportunity, and dignity for working families, farmers, and rural communities.