Zachary Mecham
Zachary Mecham District 19 covers parts of Jasper, Mahaska, Marion Counties. In the November 3, 2026 general election, Zachary Mecham faces Barb Kniff McCulla for the District 19 seat currently held by Ken Rozenboom (R).
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“All over the state, hard-working Iowans are struggling to meet their most basic needs. Meanwhile, monopolies and Wall Street investors are buying up our resources and pricing out small businesses.”
(Candidate statement) “Meanwhile, monopolies and Wall Street investors are buying up our resources and pricing out small businesses.”
(Candidate statement) “As an Iowan with a disability, I am one of the many Iowans whom private schools want nothing to do with. I would not be where I am if it weren't for the public school system and the assistive technology I received through the AEA and my school's special education program. I will always be an advocate for the public school system because it refused to leave me and so many others behind.”
(Candidate statement)Barb Kniff McCulla
Barb Kniff McCulla District 19 covers parts of Jasper, Mahaska, Marion Counties. Barb Kniff McCulla's career experience includes owning a business.
“No one should have to take less pay just because of a physical disability or because of intellectual disability. Many states have done this, and I think it would be fantastic for Iowa to do it.”
(Candidate statement) “I know the companies that I spoke with, they were all pretty above minimum wage for anybody that had disabilities.”
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