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State government overview

The governor of Iowa is Kim Reynolds (Republican), in office since May 2017. In Congress, Iowa is represented by 2 U.S. senators and 4 representatives. The Iowa General Assembly has a 50-seat Senate and a 100-seat House of Representatives. The next regular legislative election is in 2026.

Governor of Iowa

Kim Reynolds

Republican · In office since May 2017

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Source: National Governors Association

Iowa in Congress

6 Republicans

U.S. Senate

U.S. House

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Iowa General Assembly

Senate · 50 seats · 49 members listed
32 Republican, 17 Democratic
House of Representatives · 100 seats · 99 members listed
66 Republican, 33 Democratic
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3,210,507
Population
$75,059
Median income
3.6%
Unemployment
38.6
Median age

Education

High school or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher31.4%
Graduate or professional10.5%

Housing

Median home value$208,000
Median rent$972
Homeownership rate71.7%
11.1%
Poverty rate
$40,877
Per capita income
66.4%
Labor participation

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 (5-Year Estimates)

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