Klaver wins open Iowa House District 55 seat

Republican Beau Klaver has won the open Iowa House District 55 seat, defeating Democrat Cynthia Paschen in Tuesday’s general election.

Unofficial results show Klaver received 8,361 votes, or 64.68%, while Paschen received 4,552 votes, or 35.22%.

The seat was open after Republican Shannon Latham decided not to seek reelection. Klaver, a recent Iowa State University graduate with an agriculture and small-business background, campaigned on creating opportunities for younger Iowans and encouraging them to build their futures in the state.

Paschen, also an Iowa State graduate with a background in journalism, previously ran for the Iowa Senate in 2024. During this campaign, she emphasized the need for greater balance in state government and more cooperation between the parties.

House District 55 includes Franklin and Hamilton counties, along with portions of Wright and Story counties.