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About the office

Iowa House members help write and vote on state laws as part of the General Assembly; the House has 100 members, one from each House district.

Term: 2 years.

Pay: $25,000 annual salary, plus a daily allowance during the legislative session and a monthly expense allowance (Iowa Code 2.10).

Photo of Cindy Golding

Cindy Golding

State Representative District 83
Republican★ Incumbent
Photo: source

Surveillance & privacy Anti-Flock

Said restrictions are needed on Flock and other surveillance-type plate cameras.

  • SAID
    Said restrictions are needed on the use of FLOCK and other surveillance-type license plate cameras.newsKCRG · Oct. 5, 2026

Quick facts

  • Office: State Representative District 83
  • Incumbent: Yes
  • Opponent: D Mike Bergman (Democratic)
  • Raised this cycle: $39,571; all years on file: $215,295
  • Votes on file: 9

At a glance

$39,571Raised (cycle)
$29,991Spent (cycle)
148Contributions
$61,527From PACs
$66,018From party
July 13, 2026Latest filing

Recent statement

Said the public has a right to know the impact of tax incentives or abatements on their community, the environment and their tax burden.

Biography

The race

  • Cindy Golding is the Republican candidate for State Representative District 83 in the Nov. 3, 2026, Linn County general election.
  • They currently hold the office.
  • Also on the ballot for this office: Mike Bergman (Democratic).

Sources: Linn County Election Services candidate list

Background

  • Her campaign site lists 22 years on the Linn County Farm Bureau Board.

Sources: Cindy Golding campaign

Record in office

  • The Iowa Legislature lists her House service in the 90th (2023) and 91st (2025) General Assemblies.
  • The Iowa Legislature lists her as Vice Chair of the Local Government committee.
  • The Daily Iowan reported that her opponent cited her vote in favor of Iowa's education savings account law as a reason for running.
  • KCRG reported that bill HF2690 did not include restrictions around location, size or energy usage.
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  • Her campaign Facebook page identifies her as Representative for Iowa State House District 83.
  • 9 roll-call votes on bills HF 2104, HF 2788, HF 639, SF 2201, SF 2263, SF 2422, SF 2472, SF 472 and SF 607 are on file (listed under Record in office).
  • Iowa Legislature: Iowa Legislature member page (House District 83).

Sources: Iowa Legislature; The Daily Iowan; KCRG; Facebook; Iowa Ledger; Iowa Legislature; Iowa Legislature

Positions & statements

  • Said the public has a right to know the impact of tax incentives or abatements on their community, the environment and their tax burden.
  • Said some restrictions on how public schools use their resources should be removed.
  • Said restrictions are needed on the use of FLOCK and other surveillance-type license plate cameras.
  • Her campaign site says she led a group opposing involuntary annexation of rural land that went to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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  • Her campaign site states she has been frustrated where eminent domain has been used for private gain.
  • Posted that eliminating pennies will eventually mean no more cash, calling it a slippery slope.
  • Shared a post stating most Americans have immigrant ancestors who came for a better life, learned English and taught their children the blessings of the nation, with a comment agreeing on assimilation as a foundation for unity.
  • She shared a Facebook reel framed for "my Christian friends who are concerned about religion separation from politics," with the caption "CAIR just released its voting plans for 2026...
  • This is scary guys it's very organized" — framing the Muslim civil-rights group's voter-mobilization effort as a threat.

Sources: KCRG; Cindy Golding campaign; Facebook

Endorsements

  • Her campaign site states the Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC endorsed her for the 2026 election cycle.

Sources: Cindy Golding campaign

Campaign money

  • Cindy Golding's campaign committee is Cindy Golding for Iowa House (IECDB id SWGA50057).
  • The committee has reported $215,295.14 in contributions across 601 contributions in filings through July 13, 2026, $39,571.00 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
  • The largest individual donors include Judith Eckert ($6,166.60), Barbara B. Hames-Bryant ($3,437.04), Gary Matthews ($3,400.00), Cheryl Bryant ($2,680.00), Dean Soenksen ($2,630.00), Gary Grant ($2,250.00), Nelson Baethke ($2,135.00), Kristin Neighbor ($2,020.00).
  • Contributions under the Golding name among the top donors total $4,025.00.
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  • PAC and other committee contributions total $61,527.23, led by Linn Eagles, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Political Action Committee, #SCPA50264 Cedar Rapids Development Group PAC, Associated General Contractors of Iowa PAC, NFIB Iowa Political Action Committee, Iowa Industry Political Action Committee or IIPAC, Casey's PAC, Justice For All Political Action Committee, ITC Holdings Corp PAC, Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions AKA: BUILD.
  • Party committee contributions total $66,017.66, led by Republican Party of Iowa, Linn County Republican Central Committee.
  • Reported expenditures total $139,818.95 across 264 payments, $29,991.16 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
  • The largest outside payees include Republican Party of Iowa ($22,000.00), Tru Art Color Graphics ($13,901.69), CNJ ($12,082.76), USPS ($8,130.32), Signs4USA ($7,241.55), MediaQuest ($5,627.00), ICAN Advertizing ($5,000.00), Capital One ($4,697.19), Summit Printing ($4,434.00).
  • Payments listed to Cindy Golding total $24,615.93.

Sources: Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (committees); Iowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (contributions)

In the news

  • In 1996, Cindy Golding opposed Hiawatha's use of state annexation law and its practice of requiring developers within two miles of city limits to waive assessment limits and protest rights.
  • In 1996, Cindy Golding joined rural residents protesting a U.S. Postal Service plan to re-designate about 500 rural addresses from Cedar Rapids and Marion to Hiawatha; the address changes were dropped after protests.
  • The Daily Iowan reported that Democrat Mike Bergman is challenging Republican incumbent Cindy Golding for the Iowa House District 83 seat.
  • KCRG published a Q&A voter-guide profile of Cindy Golding, the Republican candidate for State Representative District 83.

Sources: The Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive); The Daily Iowan; KCRG

Where they stand

Each mark is one sourced item from Positions & statements (left) or Record in office (right), grouped by issue. Click a mark to open its source; open an issue below to read its items.Tap an issue to see the sourced items.

STATEMENTSVOTES & RECORDSurveillance & privacySaid restrictions are needed on the use of FLOCK and other surveillance-type license plate cameras. (KCRG, 2026-10-05)Energy & power plantsVoted yes on HF 2104, a bill banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelines; it passed 64-28 on 2026-01-21. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-01-21)YVoted yes on HF 639, a bill limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domain; it passed 85-10 on 2025-03-26. (Iowa Ledger, 2025-03-26)YProperty taxes & budgetVoted yes 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. (Iowa Legislature, 2026-10-18)YAbortionVoted yes 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. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-05-01)YHealth careVoted yes 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. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-04-30)YJobs & economyVoted yes on SF 607, a bill cutting the unemployment insurance tax paid by employers; it passed 60-27 on 2025-05-14. (Iowa Ledger, 2025-05-14)YLabor & unionsVoted yes on SF 472, a bill requiring public-sector unions to hold periodic recertification elections; it passed 56-34 on 2026-04-28. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-04-28)YEminent domainHer campaign site states she has been frustrated where eminent domain has been used for private gain. (Cindy Golding campaign, 2026-10-17)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. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-01-21)YVoted yes on HF 639, a bill limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domain; it passed 85-10 on 2025-03-26. (Iowa Ledger, 2025-03-26)YGunsVoted yes on SF 2263, a bill on the carrying, transportation, and possession of weapons; it passed 60-26 on 2026-04-16. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-04-16)YSchools & educationSaid some restrictions on how public schools use their resources should be removed. (KCRG, 2026-10-05)Voted yes on SF 2201, a bill setting a 2% growth rate in state school funding; it passed 58-35 on 2026-02-19. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-02-19)YThe Daily Iowan reported that her opponent cited her vote in favor of Iowa's education savings account law as a reason for running. (The Daily Iowan, 2026-09-29)StatementAllegedVoted yesVoted noOther record
Surveillance & privacy1 statement
Positions

Said restrictions are needed on the use of FLOCK and other surveillance-type license plate cameras.newsKCRG · Oct. 5, 2026

Record

None found.

Energy & power plants2 votes YY
Positions

None found.

Record

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

Voted yes on HF 639, a bill limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domain; it passed 85-10 on 2025-03-26.newsIowa Ledger · March 26, 2025

Property taxes & budget1 vote Y
Positions

None found.

Record

Voted yes 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

Abortion1 vote Y
Positions

None found.

Record

Voted yes 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 Y
Positions

None found.

Record

Voted yes 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

Jobs & economy1 vote Y
Positions

None found.

Record

Voted yes 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

Labor & unions1 vote Y
Positions

None found.

Record

Voted yes 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

Eminent domain1 statement2 votes YY
Positions

Her campaign site states she has been frustrated where eminent domain has been used for private gain.campaignCindy Golding campaign · Oct. 17, 2026

Record

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

Voted yes on HF 639, a bill limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domain; it passed 85-10 on 2025-03-26.newsIowa Ledger · March 26, 2025

Guns1 vote Y
Positions

None found.

Record

Voted yes 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 Y · 1 other record
Positions

Said some restrictions on how public schools use their resources should be removed.newsKCRG · Oct. 5, 2026

Record

Voted yes 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

The Daily Iowan reported that her opponent cited her vote in favor of Iowa's education savings account law as a reason for running.newsThe Daily Iowan · Sept. 29, 2026

Votes on file

  • YES
    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.Energy & power plants · Iowa Ledger · Jan. 21, 2026
  • YES
    Voted yes on HF 639, a bill limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domain; it passed 85-10 on 2025-03-26.Energy & power plants · Iowa Ledger · March 26, 2025
  • YES
    Voted yes 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
  • YES
    Voted yes 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
  • YES
    Voted yes 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
  • YES
    Voted yes 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
  • YES
    Voted yes 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
  • YES
    Voted yes 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
  • YES
    Voted yes 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

State Representative District 83General election · Nov. 3, 2026
  • Photo of Cindy GoldingCindy GoldingRepublican · ★ IncumbentThis profile
  • Mike BergmanDemocratic
Source: Linn County Election Services candidate list · Oct. 7, 2026

Campaign money

Filings through July 13, 2026

Contributions since Jan. 1, 2025$39,571
Contributions, all years on file$215,295
Individuals and other organizations$87,750
PACs and other committees$61,527
Party committees$66,018
Spending since Jan. 1, 2025$29,991
Spending, all years on file$139,819

Largest contributors

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Individuals and organizations other than committees, all years on file.

Record in office

Votes

  • Yes
    SF 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
  • Yes
    HF 2788 Abortion, including informed consent requirements and the dispensing of abortion-inducing drugsPassed 58-29 · May 1, 2026 · Iowa LedgerAbortion
  • Yes
    SF 2422 Changing public assistance programs, including Medicaid and the Iowa health and wellness planPassed 60-24 · April 30, 2026 · Iowa LedgerHealth care
  • Yes
    SF 472 Requiring public-sector unions to hold periodic recertification electionsPassed 56-34 · April 28, 2026 · Iowa LedgerLabor & unions
  • Yes
    SF 2263 The carrying, transportation, and possession of weaponsPassed 60-26 · April 16, 2026 · Iowa LedgerGuns
  • Yes
    SF 2201 Setting a 2% growth rate in state school fundingPassed 58-35 · Feb. 19, 2026 · Iowa LedgerSchools & education
  • Yes
    HF 2104 Banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelinesPassed 64-28 · Jan. 21, 2026 · Iowa LedgerEnergy & power plantsEminent domain
  • Yes
    SF 607 Cutting the unemployment insurance tax paid by employersPassed 60-27 · May 14, 2025 · Iowa LedgerJobs & economy
  • Yes
    HF 639 Limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domainPassed 85-10 · March 26, 2025 · Iowa LedgerEnergy & power plantsEminent domain

Timeline

Years come from the item text; a gray italic year is when the source was published.

  1. 2026
    The Iowa Legislature lists her as Vice Chair of the Local Government committee.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 17, 2026
    KCRG reported that bill HF2690 did not include restrictions around location, size or energy usage.newsKCRG · Oct. 5, 2026
    The Daily Iowan reported that her opponent cited her vote in favor of Iowa's education savings account law as a reason for running.newsThe Daily Iowan · Sept. 29, 2026Schools & education
  2. 2025
    The Iowa Legislature lists her House service in the 90th (2023) and 91st (2025) General Assemblies.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 17, 2026

Undated

Positions & statements

3 statements are grouped above under Surveillance & privacy, Eminent domain, Schools & education. Also said:

  • Said the public has a right to know the impact of tax incentives or abatements on their community, the environment and their tax burden.newsKCRG · Oct. 5, 2026
  • Her campaign site says she led a group opposing involuntary annexation of rural land that went to the Iowa Supreme Court.campaignCindy Golding campaign · Oct. 17, 2026
  • Her campaign site states the Iowa Corn Growers Association PAC endorsed her for the 2026 election cycle.campaignCindy Golding campaign · Oct. 17, 2026
  • Posted that eliminating pennies will eventually mean no more cash, calling it a slippery slope.Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026
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  • Shared a post stating most Americans have immigrant ancestors who came for a better life, learned English and taught their children the blessings of the nation, with a comment agreeing on assimilation as a foundation for unity.Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026
  • She shared a Facebook reel framed for "my Christian friends who are concerned about religion separation from politics," with the caption "CAIR just released its voting plans for 2026... This is scary guys it's very organized" — framing the Muslim civil-rights group's voter-mobilization effort as a threat.Facebook · Oct. 19, 2026

Background

  • Her campaign site lists 22 years on the Linn County Farm Bureau Board.campaignCindy Golding campaign · Oct. 17, 2026
  • Her campaign Facebook page identifies her as Representative for Iowa State House District 83.Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026

In the news

  • KCRG published a Q&A voter-guide profile of Cindy Golding, the Republican candidate for State Representative District 83.newsKCRG · Oct. 5, 2026
  • The Daily Iowan reported that Democrat Mike Bergman is challenging Republican incumbent Cindy Golding for the Iowa House District 83 seat.newsThe Daily Iowan · Sept. 29, 2026
  • newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Dec. 16, 1996
    • In 1996, Cindy Golding opposed Hiawatha's use of state annexation law and its practice of requiring developers within two miles of city limits to waive assessment limits and protest rights.
    • In 1996, Cindy Golding joined rural residents protesting a U.S. Postal Service plan to re-designate about 500 rural addresses from Cedar Rapids and Marion to Hiawatha; the address changes were dropped after protests.
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