State Senator District 21 in Iowa State Senate District 21, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• John Hollinrake — Deputy State Director for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst; Founder, Hollinrake Properties in Ankeny, IA

  John Hollinrake, an Ankeny native and entrepreneur, is running as a Republican for Iowa State Senate District 21. A graduate of Ankeny Centennial High School and George Mason University, he is pursuing his MBA. He founded Hollinrake Properties and currently serves as Deputy State Director for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst, assisting Iowans with federal issues. His campaign prioritizes cutting property taxes, strengthening schools by focusing on fundamentals, and supporting working families through improved community college and job training programs. He emphasizes his background in business and public service.

• Heather Matson — Incumbent State Representative in Ankeny, IA

  Heather Matson is an experienced state legislator, community leader, and advocate with 25 years of service. Currently an Iowa State Representative for District 42 and Assistant Democratic Leader, she is running for the Iowa State Senate to represent District 21, serving Ankeny residents. Matson is passionate about building community, connections, and civic engagement. Her platform emphasizes strong public schools, reproductive freedom and maternal healthcare, affordable childcare, attainable homeownership, and economic development that prioritizes small businesses, good wages, and quality of life. She believes in fostering honest conversations and building trusted partnerships, and has voiced concerns against eliminating the state income tax.