Surveillance & privacy
No sourced statement or vote on surveillance found yet (license plate readers, cameras, facial recognition, drones, data retention).
Quick facts
- Office: State Representative District 78
- Incumbent: Yes
- Opponents: None — runs unopposed
- Raised this cycle: $27,816; all years on file: $27,816
- Votes on file: 8
At a glance
Recent statement
Said she looks forward to helping make Iowa a safer, more accessible, more welcoming, inclusive place for all.
Biography
The race
- Angel Ramirez is the Democratic candidate for State Representative District 78 in the Nov. 3, 2026, Linn County general election.
- They currently hold the office.
- They run unopposed — no other candidate filed for this office, so they win this race.
Background
- Ballotpedia lists her career experience as nonprofit executive director and co-founder.
Record in office
- The Linn County Democratic chair's statement described Ramirez as a former educator and co-founder of a social justice advocacy nonprofit.
- Won the special election with 2,742 votes to Republican Bernie Hayes's 721.
- Sponsored HF2378, a bill raising the state minimum hourly wage to $10.00 on July 1, 2026, $12.50 on July 1, 2027 and $15.00 on July 1, 2028.
- Sponsored HF2385, a bill prohibiting employers from willfully misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
Show 5 more
- Sponsored HF2631, a bill providing for paid, job-protected family leave and medical leave.
- Ballotpedia says she advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.
- 8 roll-call votes on bills HF 2104, HF 2788, SF 2201, SF 2263, SF 2422, SF 2472, SF 472 and SF 607 are on file (listed under Record in office).
- The Iowa Legislature's BillBook lists 42 bills sponsored or floor-managed (listed by issue under Record in office).
- Iowa Legislature: Iowa Legislature member page (House District 78).
Positions & statements
- Ramirez was named among Democratic state lawmakers forming the Iowa Legislative Black and Brown Caucus, which announced a slate of bills called the Protect the American Dream Act.
- Said she looks forward to helping make Iowa a safer, more accessible, more welcoming, inclusive place for all.
- Campaign site says she co-founded "Our Future," a nonprofit fellowship for young leaders, and is a Peace Facilitator and advocate for public education, social justice and working families.
Campaign money
- Angel Ramirez's campaign committee is Ramirez for Iowa (IECDB id SWGA51112).
- The committee has reported $27,816.07 in contributions across 234 contributions in filings through July 14, 2026, $27,816.07 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest individual donors include David Maier ($1,000.00), Michael Schultz ($1,000.00), Gutschmidt Properties ($540.00), Robert M. Hogg ($500.00), Tanner RETZLAFF ($255.00), Andrea Lewerenz-Norris ($250.00), Angela Longo ($250.00), Jasmine Hernandez ($250.00).
- Contributions under the Ramirez name among the top donors total $5,500.00.
Show 5 more
- PAC and other committee contributions total $2,100.00, led by Credit Union PAC, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC IBEW, Iowa Unity Coalition, Iowa Political Action for Candidate Election, Justice For All Political Action Committee.
- Party committee contributions total $8,018.31, led by Iowa Democratic Party, Linn County Democratic Central Committee.
- Reported expenditures total $6,038.19 across 46 payments, $6,038.19 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest outside payees include Adcraft ($1,567.20), Sarah van Deest ($1,016.96), Linn County Democratic Central Committee ($700.00), ActBlue ($609.14), USPS ($378.00), Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO ($280.00), Iowa Democratic Party ($200.00), Deluxe ($155.10), Capitol Gift Shop ($120.00).
- Payments listed to Angel Ramirez total $831.79.
In the news
- KCRG reported that Ramirez won the nomination over three other candidates: John Oakley, Darrel Anderson and Jon Sladek.
- Described as the first Latina elected to the Iowa Legislature.
- The Gazette: 'Your fight is my fight': Cedar Rapids Democrat Angel Ramirez sworn in to Iowa House (May 13, 2025).
Where they stand
Energy & power plants1 vote Y
None found.
Voted yes on HF 2104, a bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines; it passed 64-28 on 2026-01-21.newsIowa Ledger · Jan. 21, 2026
Property taxes & budget1 vote N · 1 other record
None found.
Voted no on SF 2472, a property tax reform bill capping local government levy growth at 2%; it passed the House 62-22 on 2026-05-02.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2733: relating to water quality, including a water quality monitoring network and the water quality initiative, an agricultural best management practices tax credit, an Iowa clean water farm program and property tax credit, and water quality practices loans, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Mental health1 other record
None found.
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2454: relating to the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Abortion1 vote N
None found.
Voted no on HF 2788, a bill on abortion, including informed consent requirements and the dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs; it passed 58-29 on 2026-05-01.newsIowa Ledger · May 1, 2026
Health care1 vote N · 1 other record
None found.
Voted no on SF 2422, a bill changing public assistance programs, including Medicaid and the Iowa health and wellness plan; it passed 60-24 on 2026-04-30.newsIowa Ledger · April 30, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2264: relating to the minimum per hour wage provided to home health aides under the Medicaid program, and making an appropriation.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Jobs & economy1 vote N · 5 other records
None found.
Voted no on SF 607, a bill cutting the unemployment insurance tax paid by employers; it passed 60-27 on 2025-05-14.newsIowa Ledger · May 14, 2025
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2156: relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2267: relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2318: relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Show 2 more
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2384: relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2457: establishing the credential-attainment program within the department of workforce development, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Labor & unions1 vote N · 1 other record
None found.
Voted no on SF 472, a bill requiring public-sector unions to hold periodic recertification elections; it passed 56-34 on 2026-04-28.newsIowa Ledger · April 28, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2318: relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Eminent domain1 vote Y
None found.
Voted yes on HF 2104, a bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines; it passed 64-28 on 2026-01-21.newsIowa Ledger · Jan. 21, 2026
Water & environment1 other record
None found.
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2733: relating to water quality, including a water quality monitoring network and the water quality initiative, an agricultural best management practices tax credit, an Iowa clean water farm program and property tax credit, and water quality practices loans, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Guns1 vote N
None found.
Voted no on SF 2263, a bill on the carrying, transportation, and possession of weapons; it passed 60-26 on 2026-04-16.newsIowa Ledger · April 16, 2026
Schools & education1 statement1 vote N · 13 other records
Campaign site says she co-founded "Our Future," a nonprofit fellowship for young leaders, and is a Peace Facilitator and advocate for public education, social justice and working families.campaignramirezforiowa.com · Oct. 17, 2026
Voted no on SF 2201, a bill setting a 2% growth rate in state school funding; it passed 58-35 on 2026-02-19.newsIowa Ledger · Feb. 19, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2151: making appropriations to the department of education for the therapeutic classroom incentive grant program.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2152: repealing the school tuition organization tax credit available against the individual and corporate income taxes and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2156: relating to the eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Show 10 more
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2217: relating to radon testing in schools, including responsibilities of nonpublic schools, applicability to charter and innovation zone schools, establishing a school testing and mitigation of radon grant program within the department of education, making appropriations, and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2265: modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2407: relating to civil remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights; immigration enforcement limitations in hospitals, licensed child care centers, and public institutions of higher education; and protections against civil arrest at courthouses; and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2453: relating to school district general fund flexibility accounts by expanding eligible uses to include costs to expand preschool programs.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2454: relating to the employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2612: requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2613: relating to reporting requirements for accredited nonpublic schools and the department of education concerning education savings account funds.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2632: relating to bond election requirements applicable to school districts.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2736: modifying provisions related to area education agency funding, and including effective date and applicability provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2737: relating to the education savings account program, including modifying eligibility provisions, providing a future repeal date, and including effective date and applicability provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Votes on file
- YESVoted yes on HF 2104, a bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines; it passed 64-28 on 2026-01-21.Energy & power plants · Iowa Ledger · Jan. 21, 2026
- NOVoted no on SF 2472, a property tax reform bill capping local government levy growth at 2%; it passed the House 62-22 on 2026-05-02.Property taxes & budget · Iowa Legislature · Oct. 18, 2026
- NOVoted no on HF 2788, a bill on abortion, including informed consent requirements and the dispensing of abortion-inducing drugs; it passed 58-29 on 2026-05-01.Abortion · Iowa Ledger · May 1, 2026
- NOVoted no on SF 2422, a bill changing public assistance programs, including Medicaid and the Iowa health and wellness plan; it passed 60-24 on 2026-04-30.Health care · Iowa Ledger · April 30, 2026
- NOVoted no on SF 607, a bill cutting the unemployment insurance tax paid by employers; it passed 60-27 on 2025-05-14.Jobs & economy · Iowa Ledger · May 14, 2025
- NOVoted no on SF 472, a bill requiring public-sector unions to hold periodic recertification elections; it passed 56-34 on 2026-04-28.Labor & unions · Iowa Ledger · April 28, 2026
- NOVoted no on SF 2263, a bill on the carrying, transportation, and possession of weapons; it passed 60-26 on 2026-04-16.Guns · Iowa Ledger · April 16, 2026
- NOVoted no on SF 2201, a bill setting a 2% growth rate in state school funding; it passed 58-35 on 2026-02-19.Schools & education · Iowa Ledger · Feb. 19, 2026
The race
DAngel RamirezThis profile
Unopposed · no opponent on the ballot — this candidate will win the seat
Source: Linn County Election Services candidate list · Oct. 7, 2026- Ballotpedia says she advanced from the Democratic primary on June 2, 2026.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Campaign money
- Campaign committee: Ramirez for Iowa (IECDB id SWGA51112).officialIowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (committees) · July 14, 2026
Filings through July 14, 2026
| Contributions since Jan. 1, 2025 | $27,816 |
|---|---|
| Contributions, all years on file | $27,816 |
| Individuals and other organizations | $17,698 |
| PACs and other committees | $2,100 |
| Party committees | $8,018 |
| Spending since Jan. 1, 2025 | $6,038 |
| Spending, all years on file | $6,038 |
Largest contributors
Record in office
Votes
- NoSF 2472 A property tax reform bill capping local government levy growth at 2%Passed in the House 62-22 · May 2, 2026 · Iowa LegislatureProperty taxes & budget
- No
- NoSF 2422 Changing public assistance programs, including Medicaid and the Iowa health and wellness planPassed 60-24 · April 30, 2026 · Iowa LedgerHealth care
- NoSF 472 Requiring public-sector unions to hold periodic recertification electionsPassed 56-34 · April 28, 2026 · Iowa LedgerLabor & unions
- No
- NoSF 2201 Setting a 2% growth rate in state school fundingPassed 58-35 · Feb. 19, 2026 · Iowa LedgerSchools & education
- YesHF 2104 Banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelinesPassed 64-28 · Jan. 21, 2026 · Iowa LedgerEnergy & power plantsEminent domain
- NoSF 607 Cutting the unemployment insurance tax paid by employersPassed 60-27 · May 14, 2025 · Iowa LedgerJobs & economy
Other records
- Iowa Legislature member page (House District 78)officialIowa Legislature
- Won the special election with 2,742 votes to Republican Bernie Hayes's 721.newsKCCI · May 14, 2025
- The Linn County Democratic chair's statement described Ramirez as a former educator and co-founder of a social justice advocacy nonprofit.newsKCRG · April 13, 2025
Bills sponsored
Schools & education11
- HF 2151Making appropriations to the department of education for the therapeutic classroom incentive grant program
- HF 2152Repealing the school tuition organization tax credit available against the individual and corporate income taxes
- HF 2217Radon testing in schools, including responsibilities of nonpublic schools, applicability to charter and innovation zone schools, establishing a school testing and mitigation of radon grant program within the department of education
- HF 2265Modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program
- HF 2407Civil remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights; immigration enforcement limitations in hospitals, licensed child care centers, and public institutions of higher education; and protections against civil arrest at courthouses
- HF 2453School district general fund flexibility accounts by expanding eligible uses to include costs to expand preschool programs
- HF 2612Requiring boards of directors of school districts, the authorities in charge of accredited nonpublic schools, and the governing boards of charter schools to adopt policies related to excusing the absences of students enrolled in grades six through twelve for civic or political events
- HF 2613Reporting requirements for accredited nonpublic schools and the department of education concerning education savings account funds
- HF 2632Bond election requirements applicable to school districts
- HF 2736Modifying provisions related to area education agency funding
- HF 2737The education savings account program, including modifying eligibility provisions, providing a future repeal date
Jobs & economy5
- HF 2156The eligibility of certain individuals employed by educational institutions for unemployment insurance benefits between two successive academic years or terms
- HF 2267The maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year
- HF 2318Eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes
- HF 2384The maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year
- HF 2457Establishing the credential-attainment program within the department of workforce development
Health care1
- HF 2264The minimum per hour wage provided to home health aides under the Medicaid program
Mental health1
- HF 2454The employment of temporary licensed mental health counselors by school districts, accredited nonpublic schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools
Property taxes & budget1
- HF 2733Water quality, including a water quality monitoring network and the water quality initiative, an agricultural best management practices tax credit, an Iowa clean water farm program and property tax credit, and water quality practices loans
Other bills23
- HF 2206The manufacture, delivery, and possession of marijuana, the licensure of retail marijuana, providing fees, including excise taxes, establishing funds
- HF 2219Requiring postadoption interviews of adoptive parents and adopted persons by the department of health and human services
- HF 2221Modifying eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program
- HF 2222Allowing the use of a pretrial risk assessment for certain bailable defendants
- HF 2233Facial coverings worn by peace officers
- HF 2234Requesting a legislative interim study committee on affordability
- HF 2258Health insurance coverage for infertility
- HF 2259An insurer’s use of credit information for a motor vehicle financial liability coverage policy
- HF 2364The enactment of supplemental state aid and the suspension and forfeiture of legislative pay
- HF 2373Establishing a retirement savings plan trust
- HF 2378Increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases by the same percentage as the increase in federal social security benefits
- HF 2380Providing for a community-based wage enforcement program for purposes of the state wage payment collection and minimum wage laws
- HF 2385Prohibiting the misclassification of employees as independent contractors
- HF 2397Actions of United States immigration and customs enforcement
- HF 2631A family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers
- HF 2663Cancer research
- HF 2665Radon mitigation requirements and tax credits
- HF 2729Establishing a temporary prohibition on an increase in rates or charges by gas and electric public utilities
- HF 2735Programs administered by the Iowa finance authority including the firsthome program and home ownership assistance program for military members
- HF 2738Establishing a state-based health insurance subsidy
- HF 2740The confidentiality of certain information filed with the secretary of state by foreign persons holding agricultural land
- HJR 2008Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to worker rights
- HR 101Honoring Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and their families
- referenceBallotpedia · March 31, 2026
- Sponsored HF2378, a bill raising the state minimum hourly wage to $10.00 on July 1, 2026, $12.50 on July 1, 2027 and $15.00 on July 1, 2028.
- Sponsored HF2385, a bill prohibiting employers from willfully misclassifying employees as independent contractors.
- Sponsored HF2631, a bill providing for paid, job-protected family leave and medical leave.
Positions & statements
1 statement is grouped above under Schools & education. Also said:
- Said she looks forward to helping make Iowa a safer, more accessible, more welcoming, inclusive place for all.newsKCCI · May 14, 2025
- Ramirez was named among Democratic state lawmakers forming the Iowa Legislative Black and Brown Caucus, which announced a slate of bills called the Protect the American Dream Act.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Jan. 27, 2026
Background
- Ballotpedia lists her career experience as nonprofit executive director and co-founder.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
In the news
- 'Your fight is my fight': Cedar Rapids Democrat Angel Ramirez sworn in to Iowa HousenewsThe Gazette · May 13, 2025
- Described as the first Latina elected to the Iowa Legislature.newsKCCI · May 14, 2025
- KCRG reported that Ramirez won the nomination over three other candidates: John Oakley, Darrel Anderson and Jon Sladek.newsKCRG · April 13, 2025