Benjamin Schauer
Benjamin Schauer District 15 covers parts of Harrison, Pottawattamie Counties. Benjamin Schauer earned a high school diploma from English Valleys High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 2016 and a graduate degree from Drake University in 2022. His career experience includes working as an educator and administrator.
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“We all care about clean water, strong schools, and solid healthcare systems, and we should be more concerned with actually solving the problem instead of generating sound bites. Here are just a few of the issues I'm passionate about in this campaign.”
(Candidate statement) “Iowa is ranked 51st for OB-GYNs per capita, 44th for physicians, and has many rural hospitals at risk of closing. To combat this, we must rollback the privatization of Medicaid, invest in rural health centers, and prioritize programs that emphasize preventative care and screenings for all Iowans.”
(Candidate statement) “I support the Iowa Healthy Water Act, which invests in clean water by expanding statewide water monitoring, tripling funding for proven conservation practices, and creating financial incentives for farmers who reduce runoff. It also provides zero-interest loans for precision agriculture and other technologies that help protect Iowa's water. I also support holding polluters legally and financially responsible for their damage.”
(Candidate statement)Jason Sherer
Jason Sherer District 15 covers parts of Harrison, Pottawattamie Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Jason Sherer faces Benjamin Schauer, Blake Johnson, Marilyn Mentzer for the District 15 seat currently held by Matt W. Windschitl (R).
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“From running a family farm to helping others care for our seniors and volunteering in our community.”
(Candidate statement) “In an effort to grow our grassroots community online, Sherer for State House may ask you to submit information.”
(Candidate statement)Blake Johnson
No Party
Blake Johnson is a No Party candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 15 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 15 covers parts of Harrison, Pottawattamie Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Blake Johnson faces Benjamin Schauer, Jason Sherer, Marilyn Mentzer for the District 15 seat currently held by Matt W. Windschitl (R).
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“I've been on the frontlines to help eliminate ridiculous portions of the Inflation Reduction Act, like EV chargers and other Green New Deal policies.”
(Candidate statement) “There's lots of ideas out there. What we stand for, what our party stands for, is support of families. We support infants and children, and there's an appropriate role to play in that.”
(Candidate statement)Marilyn Mentzer
No Party
Marilyn Mentzer is a No Party candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 15 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 15 covers parts of Harrison, Pottawattamie Counties. Marilyn Mentzer earned a high school diploma from the Missouri Valley Public Schools. She earned a bachelor's degree from Bellevue University in 2014. Her career experience includes working as a real estate professional.