Iowa State House District 56

Current seat holder: Mark I. Thompson (R).

Kyle Kruse

Kyle Kruse District 56 covers parts of Hancock, Humboldt, Wright Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Kyle Kruse faces Mark Thompson for the District 56 seat currently held by Mark I. Thompson (R).

Mark Thompson

Mark Thompson District 56 covers parts of Hancock, Humboldt, Wright Counties. According to the Iowa General Assembly member profile, Mark Thompson lists Ret. Marine/Ret. Sr. Exec. - Fed. Gov./Fall Harvest Worker as occupation and resides in Wright County. In the 91st General Assembly, Mark Thompson serves on the Judiciary, Local Government, Veterans Affairs committees.

“And I am scared to death that democracy is slipping away from us in this country.” (Candidate statement)
“We were reminded again of those we lost, especially the brave first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow citizens.” (Candidate statement)