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Elizabeth Wilson

State Representative District 73
Democratic★ IncumbentUnopposed
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Surveillance & privacy Anti-Flock

Does not support the use of traffic cameras (per Wikipedia).

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    Wikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026

Quick facts

  • Office: State Representative District 73
  • Incumbent: Yes
  • Opponents: None — runs unopposed
  • Raised this cycle: $17,907; all years on file: $134,200
  • Votes on file: 9

At a glance

$17,907Raised (cycle)
$7,530Spent (cycle)
63Contributions
$51,375From PACs
$59,140From party
July 14, 2026Latest filing

Recent statement

Her campaign site says public dollars belong in public schools and that resources for students and teachers should be increased.

Biography

The race

  • Elizabeth Wilson is the Democratic candidate for State Representative District 73 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.

Sources: Linn County Election Services candidate list

Background

  • Iowa House Democrats published a 2022 candidate spotlight describing her as a Marion small business owner running in House District 73.
  • Her campaign site says she is the founder and President of Wilson Business Services, which provides financial planning services primarily to small businesses.
  • Her public Facebook page describes her as a small business owner and Representative for Iowa House District 73.

Sources: Iowa House Democrats; Elizabeth Wilson for Iowa; Facebook

Record in office

  • The Iowa Legislature lists her standing committees as Economic Growth and Technology, Government Oversight, Local Government, Transportation, and Ways and Means.
  • The Iowa Legislature biography lists her as a past director of the Linn-Mar School Board and past director of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.
  • In 2015 Wilson was seeking a second term on the Linn-Mar school board; she grew up in a low-income household and has degrees from Cornell College and the University of Iowa.
  • Ballotpedia says she advanced from the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Iowa House District 73.
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  • Ballotpedia lists her as a sponsor of a bill to increase the state minimum hourly wage to $10.00 as of July 1, 2026, $12.50 as of July 1, 2027, and $15.00 as of July 1, 2028.
  • Ballotpedia lists her as a sponsor of a bill to establish a state-based health insurance subsidy to mitigate the impact of reduced federal health insurance subsidies.
  • Wikipedia says she defeated Republican Susie Weinacht by 300 votes in the November 2022 general election.
  • 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).
  • The Iowa Legislature's BillBook lists 70 bills sponsored or floor-managed (listed by issue under Record in office).
  • Iowa Legislature: Iowa Legislature member page (House District 73).

Sources: Iowa Legislature; The Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive); Ballotpedia; Wikipedia; Iowa Ledger; Iowa Legislature; Iowa Legislature (BillBook); Iowa Legislature

Positions & statements

  • She wrote a Bleeding Heartland guest post endorsing Melissa Vine.
  • Said she was shocked by Gov. Terry Branstad's veto of a legislative education funding compromise, and that if cuts are necessary savings should come first from nonpersonnel areas.
  • Her campaign site says public dollars belong in public schools and that resources for students and teachers should be increased.
  • Her campaign site says she supports protecting access to reproductive health care, including birth control, abortion and IVF.
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  • Wikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras.

Sources: Bleeding Heartland; The Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive); Elizabeth Wilson for Iowa; Wikipedia

Campaign money

  • Elizabeth Wilson's campaign committee is Elizabeth Wilson for Iowa (IECDB id SWGA50001).
  • The committee has reported $134,200.32 in contributions across 335 contributions in filings through July 14, 2026, $17,906.92 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
  • The largest individual donors include karen sunderman ($1,250.00), Joanne Stevens ($1,000.00), Liz Mathis ($1,000.00), Steve Maher ($1,000.00), Steven Stenersen ($850.00), Gretchen Eastman ($590.00), Denise Bandel ($500.00), Wendy Gutierrez ($500.00), Katrina Turner ($450.00).
  • Contributions under the Wilson name among the top donors total $7,500.00.
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  • PAC and other committee contributions total $51,375.00, led by Linn Phoenix Club, RPAC Iowa - REALTORS Political Action Committee, Bankers Unite in Legislative Decisions AKA: BUILD, Hy-Vee, Inc. Employees' Political Action Committee, Justice For All Political Action Committee, Associated General Contractors of Iowa PAC, Credit Union PAC, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC IBEW, Iowa Providers PAC, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 125 Political Education Fund.
  • Party committee contributions total $59,139.80, led by Iowa Democratic Party, Linn County Democratic Central Committee.
  • Reported expenditures total $55,412.22 across 92 payments, $7,529.50 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
  • The largest outside payees include Iowa Democratic Party ($47,211.00), Adcraft ($3,151.73), Gazette ($1,337.59), Speakeasy ($1,000.00), Carter Printing ($997.11), Carter Printing Company ($946.86), Actblue ($484.49), Molly Donahue ($144.51), ASAC ($51.50), Act Blue ($33.20).

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

In the news

  • The Gazette reported that Susie Weinacht and Elizabeth Wilson, both former elected officials, were running for the Iowa House District 73 seat in 2022.

Sources: The Gazette

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 & privacyWikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras. (Wikipedia, 2026-10-17)Energy & power plantsWikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras. (Wikipedia, 2026-10-17)Voted no 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)NVoted 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)YSponsor or floor manager of HF 2223: relating to local and state government finances by modifying provisions relating to homestead property tax credits, providing a residential property tax rebate, modifying provisions relating to retirement systems, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Government efficiency & transparencySponsor or floor manager of HF 2461: relating to the auditor of state by providing for efficient use of public funds reporting. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)AbortionHer campaign site says she supports protecting access to reproductive health care, including birth control, abortion and IVF. (Elizabeth Wilson for Iowa, 2026-10-17)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. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-05-01)NSponsor or floor manager of HJR 10: proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductive care. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Health careHer campaign site says she supports protecting access to reproductive health care, including birth control, abortion and IVF. (Elizabeth Wilson for Iowa, 2026-10-17)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. (Iowa Ledger, 2026-04-30)NSponsor or floor manager of HF 607: relating to eligibility of pregnant women and infants for the Medicaid program. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 663: relating to provision of the state family planning services under the Medicaid program, and including effective date and repeal provisions. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2142: relating to limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)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. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Jobs & economyVoted no 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)NSponsor or floor manager of HF 455: relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)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. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2267: relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2318: relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2384: relating to the maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Labor & unionsVoted no 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)NSponsor or floor manager of HF 2318: relating to eligibility for unemployment benefits for participants in strikes or other labor disputes. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)HousingSponsor or floor manager of HF 659: relating to housing in the state by establishing an Iowa housing tax credit program, establishing a neighborhood renovation grant program, and increasing first-time homebuyer tax incentives, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Eminent domainWikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras. (Wikipedia, 2026-10-17)Voted no 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)NVoted 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 no 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)NSchools & educationHer campaign site says public dollars belong in public schools and that resources for students and teachers should be increased. (Elizabeth Wilson for Iowa, 2026-10-17)Said she was shocked by Gov. Terry Branstad's veto of a legislative education funding compromise, and that if cuts are necessary savings should come first from nonpersonnel areas. (The Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive), 2015-08-30)Voted no 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)NThe Iowa Legislature biography lists her as a past director of the Linn-Mar School Board and past director of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa. (Iowa Legislature, 2026-10-17)In 2015 Wilson was seeking a second term on the Linn-Mar school board; she grew up in a low-income household and has degrees from Cornell College and the University of Iowa. (The Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive), 2015-08-30)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 187: modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 251: requiring the state board of education to publish information related to nonpublic schools that are accredited by an approved independent accrediting agency. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 263: relating to physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)Sponsor or floor manager of HF 812: requesting that the legislative council establish an interim study committee to plan an Iowa education summit to be held in 2026. (Iowa Legislature (BillBook), 2026-10-18)+8StatementAllegedVoted yesVoted noOther record
Surveillance & privacy1 statement
Positions

Wikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026

Record

None found.

Energy & power plants1 statement2 votes NY
Positions

Wikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026

Record

Voted no 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 · 1 other record
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

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2223: relating to local and state government finances by modifying provisions relating to homestead property tax credits, providing a residential property tax rebate, modifying provisions relating to retirement systems, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Government efficiency & transparency1 other record
Positions

None found.

Record

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2461: relating to the auditor of state by providing for efficient use of public funds reporting.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Abortion1 statement1 vote N · 1 other record
Positions

Her campaign site says she supports protecting access to reproductive health care, including birth control, abortion and IVF.campaignElizabeth Wilson for Iowa · Oct. 17, 2026

Record

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

Sponsor or floor manager of HJR 10: proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductive care.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Health care1 statement1 vote N · 4 other records
Positions

Her campaign site says she supports protecting access to reproductive health care, including birth control, abortion and IVF.campaignElizabeth Wilson for Iowa · Oct. 17, 2026

Record

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 607: relating to eligibility of pregnant women and infants for the Medicaid program.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 663: relating to provision of the state family planning services under the Medicaid program, and including effective date and repeal provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 2142: relating to limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program, and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

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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
Positions

None found.

Record

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 455: 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 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

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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

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

Labor & unions1 vote N · 1 other record
Positions

None found.

Record

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

Housing1 other record
Positions

None found.

Record

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 659: relating to housing in the state by establishing an Iowa housing tax credit program, establishing a neighborhood renovation grant program, and increasing first-time homebuyer tax incentives, and including effective date and applicability provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Eminent domain1 statement2 votes NY
Positions

Wikipedia says she does not support eminent domain for private CO2 pipeline companies or the use of traffic cameras.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026

Record

Voted no 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 N
Positions

None found.

Record

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 & education2 statements1 vote N · 14 other records
Positions

Her campaign site says public dollars belong in public schools and that resources for students and teachers should be increased.campaignElizabeth Wilson for Iowa · Oct. 17, 2026

Said she was shocked by Gov. Terry Branstad's veto of a legislative education funding compromise, and that if cuts are necessary savings should come first from nonpersonnel areas.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Aug. 30, 2015

Record

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

The Iowa Legislature biography lists her as a past director of the Linn-Mar School Board and past director of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 17, 2026

In 2015 Wilson was seeking a second term on the Linn-Mar school board; she grew up in a low-income household and has degrees from Cornell College and the University of Iowa.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Aug. 30, 2015

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 187: modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program, and including effective date provisions.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

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Sponsor or floor manager of HF 251: requiring the state board of education to publish information related to nonpublic schools that are accredited by an approved independent accrediting agency.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 263: relating to physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Sponsor or floor manager of HF 812: requesting that the legislative council establish an interim study committee to plan an Iowa education summit to be held in 2026.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 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

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 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

Votes on file

  • NO
    Voted no 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
  • NO
    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.Abortion · Iowa Ledger · May 1, 2026
  • NO
    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.Health care · Iowa Ledger · April 30, 2026
  • NO
    Voted 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
  • NO
    Voted 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
  • NO
    Voted 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
  • NO
    Voted 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

State Representative District 73General election · Nov. 3, 2026
  • Photo of Elizabeth WilsonElizabeth WilsonDemocratic · ★ IncumbentThis 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 June 2, 2026 Democratic primary and is on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot for Iowa House District 73.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026

Campaign money

Filings through July 14, 2026

Contributions since Jan. 1, 2025$17,907
Contributions, all years on file$134,200
Individuals and other organizations$23,686
PACs and other committees$51,375
Party committees$59,140
Spending since Jan. 1, 2025$7,530
Spending, all years on file$55,412

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
  • No
    HF 2788 Abortion, including informed consent requirements and the dispensing of abortion-inducing drugsPassed 58-29 · May 1, 2026 · Iowa LedgerAbortion
  • No
    SF 2422 Changing public assistance programs, including Medicaid and the Iowa health and wellness planPassed 60-24 · April 30, 2026 · Iowa LedgerHealth care
  • No
    SF 472 Requiring public-sector unions to hold periodic recertification electionsPassed 56-34 · April 28, 2026 · Iowa LedgerLabor & unions
  • No
    SF 2263 The carrying, transportation, and possession of weaponsPassed 60-26 · April 16, 2026 · Iowa LedgerGuns
  • No
    SF 2201 Setting a 2% growth rate in state school fundingPassed 58-35 · Feb. 19, 2026 · Iowa LedgerSchools & education
  • No
    HF 2104 Banning the use of eminent domain for carbon dioxide pipelinesPassed 64-28 · Jan. 21, 2026 · Iowa LedgerEnergy & power plantsEminent domain
  • No
    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 standing committees as Economic Growth and Technology, Government Oversight, Local Government, Transportation, and Ways and Means.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 17, 2026
    The Iowa Legislature biography lists her as a past director of the Linn-Mar School Board and past director of Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa.officialIowa Legislature · Oct. 17, 2026Schools & education
  2. 2022
    Wikipedia says she defeated Republican Susie Weinacht by 300 votes in the November 2022 general election.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026
  3. 2015
    In 2015 Wilson was seeking a second term on the Linn-Mar school board; she grew up in a low-income household and has degrees from Cornell College and the University of Iowa.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Aug. 30, 2015Schools & education

Undated

Bills sponsored

70 bills sponsored or managed on the floor. officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026

Schools & education11
  • HF 187Modifying provisions related to eligibility for payments under the education savings account program
  • HF 251Requiring the state board of education to publish information related to nonpublic schools that are accredited by an approved independent accrediting agency
  • HF 263Physical activity requirements applicable to students enrolled in public schools and accredited nonpublic schools
  • HF 812Requesting that the legislative council establish an interim study committee to plan an Iowa education summit to be held in 2026
  • 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 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
Jobs & economy5
  • HF 455The maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year
  • 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
Health care4
  • HF 607Eligibility of pregnant women and infants for the Medicaid program
  • HF 663Provision of the state family planning services under the Medicaid program
  • HF 2142Limitations on activities related to paid claims under the Medicaid program
  • HF 2264The minimum per hour wage provided to home health aides under the Medicaid program
Abortion1
  • HJR 10Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductive care
Government efficiency & transparency1
  • HF 2461The auditor of state by providing for efficient use of public funds reporting
Housing1
  • HF 659Housing in the state by establishing an Iowa housing tax credit program, establishing a neighborhood renovation grant program, and increasing first-time homebuyer tax incentives
Property taxes & budget1
  • HF 2223Local and state government finances by modifying provisions relating to homestead property tax credits, providing a residential property tax rebate, modifying provisions relating to retirement systems
Other bills46
  • HF 152The federal summer electronic benefits transfer for children program
  • HF 183The ordering, administering, and dispensing of point-of-care HIV-related tests and prophylaxis drugs by a pharmacist
  • HF 184Civil liability for employers of minors
  • HF 188The automatic mailing of ballots
  • HF 213Pharmacy benefits managers, pharmacies, and prescription drug benefits
  • HF 214Funding of approved local preschool programs
  • HF 216Professional liability insurance and child care centers employing unsupervised child care workers under eighteen years of age
  • HF 218To designate March 3 of each year as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Action and Awareness Day
  • HF 267Concerning benefits associated with cancer diagnoses of members of certain public retirement systems
  • HF 275Modifying provisions related to the enrollment of eligible children in the statewide preschool program
  • HF 283Increasing the state minimum hourly wage and providing for subsequent increases by the same percentage as the increase in federal social security benefits
  • HF 341State child care assistance payments
  • HF 342State child care assistance for children of certain child care personnel
  • HF 343The reimbursement of child care providers from the child care assistance program
  • HF 344State child care assistance reimbursement rates
  • HF 345State child care assistance family income eligibility requirements
  • HF 410State child care assistance program reimbursements to certain child care providers
  • HF 411State child care assistance program copayments for unhoused persons
  • HF 412Unhoused persons participating in the state child care assistance program
  • HF 605The prescribing and dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives
  • HF 611Providing for increased wage rates for required work on certain holidays
  • HF 658Insurance coverage for prescription insulin drugs
  • HF 662Appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for refugee resettlement assistance
  • HF 671Eligible parties to a valid marriage
  • HF 2206The manufacture, delivery, and possession of marijuana, the licensure of retail marijuana, providing fees, including excise taxes, establishing funds
  • HF 2222Allowing the use of a pretrial risk assessment for certain bailable defendants
  • 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 2463The operation of state government, including the commencement of audits, information made available to the auditor of state, and disputes between governmental agencies
  • HF 2464Audits of governmental subdivisions by the state auditor concerning suspected embezzlement, theft, or other significant financial irregularities
  • HF 2473The determination and collection of certain fees by the auditor of state and the provision of municipal financial management training
  • HF 2474Reimbursement for certain audit expenses to the auditor of state
  • HF 2476Driver’s licenses and nonoperator’s identification cards marked to reflect a holder’s nonapparent disability status.(See HF 2669 .)
  • HF 2482Exempting from state income tax income received by a certified public accountant performing certain audits or examinations of governmental subdivisions
  • HF 2574The penalty for public employees and public officials taking money from a public employer
  • HF 2729Establishing a temporary prohibition on an increase in rates or charges by gas and electric public utilities
  • HF 2738Establishing a state-based health insurance subsidy
  • HJR 8The placement of a statue in the United States capitol honoring Governor Robert D. Ray
  • HJR 2008Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to worker rights
  • HR 16Recognizing and commending the National Conference of State Legislatures on its fiftieth anniversary
  • HR 101Honoring Staff Sergeant William Nathaniel Howard, Staff Sergeant Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and their families
  • HR 109Honoring the Jordan House Museum for more than 180 years of historical service to the people of Iowa
  • referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
    • Ballotpedia lists her as a sponsor of a bill to increase the state minimum hourly wage to $10.00 as of July 1, 2026, $12.50 as of July 1, 2027, and $15.00 as of July 1, 2028.
    • Ballotpedia lists her as a sponsor of a bill to establish a state-based health insurance subsidy to mitigate the impact of reduced federal health insurance subsidies.

Positions & statements

4 statements are grouped above under Surveillance & privacy, Energy & power plants, Abortion, Health care, Eminent domain, Schools & education. Also said:

  • She wrote a Bleeding Heartland guest post endorsing Melissa Vine.newsBleeding Heartland · Jan. 21, 2024

Background

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

  1. 2026
    Her campaign site says she is the founder and President of Wilson Business Services, which provides financial planning services primarily to small businesses.campaignElizabeth Wilson for Iowa · Oct. 17, 2026
    Her public Facebook page describes her as a small business owner and Representative for Iowa House District 73.Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026
  2. 2022
    Iowa House Democrats published a 2022 candidate spotlight describing her as a Marion small business owner running in House District 73.partyIowa House Democrats · Oct. 5, 2022

In the news

  • The Gazette reported that Susie Weinacht and Elizabeth Wilson, both former elected officials, were running for the Iowa House District 73 seat in 2022.newsThe Gazette · Oct. 14, 2022
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