Iowa State House District 82
Safe Republican — 30K residents
Iowa State House District 82 is a state house district that has a population of 30,248. In the 2024 presidential election, it voted Republican with a margin of R+22.3. Akashic Edge tracks 5 presidential elections here, dating back to 2008.
| Year | Dem % | Rep % | Margin | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.9% | 60.2% | R+22.3 | R+0.5 |
| 2020 | 38.2% | 60.0% | R+21.8 | R+6.0 |
| 2016 | 38.8% | 54.5% | R+15.8 | R+20.2 |
| 2012 | 52.2% | 47.8% | D+4.5 | R+2.8 |
| 2008 | 52.3% | 45.1% | D+7.2 | — |
What defines IA-HD-82?
IA-HD-82 has been trending Republican — 27pp redder over the last 4 presidential cycles. It has a working-class, predominantly white electorate — strong Republican base territory.
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Key Insights
- Latest election (2024) was a Republican landslide with a 22.3% margin
- Won by both parties in recent history — Democrats most recently in 2012, Republicans in 2024
- Shifted 26.8 points toward Republicans over the last 4 elections
Who Lives Here
| Group | IA-HD-82 | State | National |
|---|---|---|---|
White (Non-Hispanic) | 90.6% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
Multiracial / Other | 3.1% | 3.5% | 4.0% |
Hispanic / Latino | 2.8% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Asian | 1.8% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
Black / African American | 1.5% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
Native American / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
Who lives in Iowa State House District 82? 30,248 residents as of the 2020 Census.
Demographics
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in IA-HD-82
How competitive is IA-HD-82?
Other Iowa State House Districts
99 total| Name | Margin ↓ |
|---|---|
| IA-HD-90 | D+52.9 |
| IA-HD-36 | D+52.0 |
| IA-HD-89 | D+51.8 |
| IA-HD-86 | D+49.3 |
| IA-HD-34 | D+47.1 |
| IA-HD-35 | D+38.0 |
| IA-HD-78 | D+32.5 |
| IA-HD-50 | D+29.4 |
| IA-HD-85 | D+28.0 |
| IA-HD-33 | D+24.6 |
| IA-HD-49 | D+24.5 |
| IA-HD-62 | D+22.1 |
| IA-HD-32 | D+19.8 |
| IA-HD-97 | D+19.1 |
| IA-HD-30 | D+17.8 |
| IA-HD-74 | D+16.4 |
| IA-HD-79 | D+16.4 |
| IA-HD-29 | D+15.6 |
| IA-HD-31 | D+14.9 |
| IA-HD-77 | D+12.1 |
| IA-HD-44 | D+9.7 |
| IA-HD-80 | D+9.2 |
| IA-HD-75 | D+8.8 |
| IA-HD-71 | D+7.9 |
| IA-HD-73 | D+6.7 |