James Behrmann
James Behrmann District 82 covers parts of Cedar, Muscatine, Scott Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, James Behrmann faces Bobby Kaufmann for the District 82 seat currently held by Bobby Kaufmann (R).
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“At a candidate forum in West Liberty, James set aside his prepared remarks and said it plainly: "I'm not a politician. I'm a person that cares." That's the whole campaign. A neighbor who listens, shows up, and fights for the people of District 82.”
(Candidate statement) “Iowa has one of the fastest-growing cancer rates in America, and James has lived it — twice. He'll demand real answers on our water, our environment, and our health care, and make the cancer epidemic the emergency Des Moines refuses to treat it as.”
(Candidate statement) “Public dollars belong in public schools. Fund them like our kids' futures depend on it — because they do.”
(Candidate statement)Bobby Kaufmann
Bobby Kaufmann District 82 covers parts of Cedar, Muscatine, Scott Counties. According to the Iowa General Assembly member profile, Bobby Kaufmann resides in Cedar County. In the 91st General Assembly, Bobby Kaufmann serves on the Administration and Rules committee.
“I don't think these folks expected people to hear (that) they're bragging with their donors trying to take credit for the Iowa law.”
(Candidate statement) “So we simply ask that you recognize that, as we work towards fixing this mistake that was made: give the locals the time to do what they need to do in a very open, transparent and responsible manner.”
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