State Senator District 25 in Iowa State Senate District 25, Iowa

2026 Primary Election

• Herman C Quirmbach — Incumbent State Senator in Ames, IA

  Herman Quirmbach, a Democrat, was elected to his sixth term in the Iowa Senate in 2022, representing District 25, which includes Ames. He is seeking re-election in the 2026 Democratic primary. A retired economics professor from Iowa State University, he holds degrees from Harvard and Princeton. Quirmbach previously served on the Ames City Council, including as Mayor Pro Tem. He holds key committee assignments, including Ranking Member of Education, and serves on commissions for student aid and health insurance. He is active in community organizations like the Ames Kiwanis Club and the Story County Democratic Party. Quirmbach has been recognized with numerous awards for his legislative service, particularly in education and public health. He recently spoke on civil rights during a Transgender Day of Remembrance presentation.