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Eric Gjerde — State House District 74
Democratic · Iowa general election, November 3, 2026.
DEric GjerdeDemocratic
Incumbent state representative for District 74; Democratic.
LifeFFamilyFReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentFLimited gov’tDFiscalC
Incumbent voted no on HF 732, SF 538, SF 496, HF 2416, SF 418, HF 68 and HF 756, with NRA grade F; split on the two flat-tax bills.
- Life: Voted no on HF 732 (2023 six-week heartbeat abortion law).
- Family: Voted no on SF 538 (2023), SF 496 (2023), HF 2416 (2022) and SF 418 (2025).
- Religious liberty: No position found on religious liberty.
- 2nd Amendment: NRA-PVF 2026 grade F; voted no on HF 756 (2021 permitless carry); IFC vote index 28.2%.
- Limited gov’t: Voted no on HF 68 (2023 Students First school-choice accounts) and HF 856 (2025 DEI ban).
- Fiscal: Voted no on HF 2317 (2022 flat tax) but yes on SF 2442 (2024 flat tax).