Iowa Governor Sets March 11 Special Election for House District 100

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has announced a special election for Iowa House District 100, set for March 11, to fill the vacancy left by the death of Rep. Martin Graber. Graber, a Republican who served in the Iowa House since 2020, passed away unexpectedly on January 31 at the age of 72. The special election will allow the winner to serve the remainder of Graber's term until 2026, while delegates from both the Democratic and Republican parties will convene for nominating conventions prior to the election. Currently, Republicans hold a 66-33 majority in the Iowa House, with the seat vacant following Graber's passing. This marks the second special election for the Iowa Legislature in 2025, following a recent Democratic win in a different district. The election proclamation aligns with Iowa Code section 69.14, which governs special elections.