Vincent Collis
Vincent Collis District 61 covers parts of Black Hawk County. Vincent Collis earned a high school diploma from Teaneck High School and a bachelor's degree from Seton Hall University in 2010. Collis' career experience includes working as a software engineer.
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“As your neighbor here in the Cedar Valley, Vincent is running to bring accountable leadership to Des Moines — and to always put our families first. Our community deserves a representative who will fight for quality public schools, clean water, and accessible healthcare.”
(Candidate statement) “A short list, taken seriously. These are the fights I'll show up for every single day in Des Moines.”
(Candidate statement)Lucas Hewitt
No Party
Lucas Hewitt is a No Party candidate for the Iowa House of Representatives in District 61 on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. District 61 covers parts of Black Hawk County. Lucas Hewitt earned a high school diploma from Waterloo West High School. Hewitt earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 2012. Hewitt's career experience includes working as a software developer.
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“These are my commitments to you — not policy promises I can't keep, but governing principles I can.”
(Candidate statement) “I promise to post the reasoning behind all my votes and decisions so you can keep me accountable and ensure I truly represent you.”
(Candidate statement) “Why no specific policy promises? Because a single legislator can't guarantee policy outcomes — that's a reality most candidates ignore. What I can promise is my process: independent judgment, transparent reasoning, and no caucus ordering my votes. That's a commitment I can actually keep.”
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