Iowa State House District 46

Current seat holder: Dan Gehlbach (R).

Mandy Newton Rosenow

Mandy Newton Rosenow District 46 covers parts of Dallas, Polk Counties. Mandy Newton Rosenow earned a high school diploma from Sioux City North High School, a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 1998, and a graduate degree from Des Moines University in 2004. Her career experience includes working as a physician assistant.

Campaign site

“I'm Mandy Newton Rosenow, candidate in the 2026 election for Iowa House District 46. I believe Iowa's best days are ahead of us. By working together, focusing on common-sense solutions, and investing in our people and communities, we can build a state that is affordable, healthy, and welcoming for generations to come.” (Candidate statement)
“I am running for Iowa House District 46 in 2026 because I believe Iowa can once again be a place where families choose to stay, return, and build their futures.” (Candidate statement)
“Mandy loves Iowa. She was born and raised here, educated in our public schools, and shaped by the caring and resilient people who call this state home. Even while moving around the country during Navy service and medical training, Iowa was always where she and her husband planned to return and raise their family.” (Candidate statement)

Dan Gehlbach

Dan Gehlbach District 46 covers parts of Dallas, Polk Counties. According to the Iowa General Assembly member profile, Dan Gehlbach lists Small Business Owner as occupation and resides in Dallas County. In the 91st General Assembly, Dan Gehlbach serves on the Appropriations, Economic Growth and Technology, Education committees.

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“And when I look at the funding that's in here now, it's certainly not indicative of looking at Iowans as an investment, it looks at, more as, Iowans as an expense.” (Candidate statement)
“Every dollar we save through efficiency is $1 we don't have to ask from our students and Iowa taxpayers.” (Candidate statement)