Surveillance & privacy
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Quick facts
- Office: State Representative District 77
- Incumbent: Yes
- Opponents: None — runs unopposed
- Raised this cycle: $12,117; all years on file: $72,856
- Votes on file: 9
At a glance
Recent statement
Little Village reported remarks by Cooling discussing a bill that mandates English-only driver's license exams.
Biography
The race
- Jeff Cooling is the Democratic candidate for State Representative District 77 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
- Jeff Cooling of Fairfax was a Prairie High School student in an industrial tech class learning to make electrical cost estimates from blueprints.
- His X profile describes him as a union electrician, IBEW 405 President and State Representative for House District 77.
Record in office
- Jeff Cooling was among Prairie High School students enrolled in a home construction class, constructing a home next to Ely Road.
- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot after advancing from the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary.
- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as a sponsor of HF2378, a bill that increases the state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 by July 1, 2028.
- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as a sponsor of HF2631, a bill creating a paid family and medical leave insurance program.
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- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as a sponsor of HF740, a bill limiting rent increases on current tenants.
- Wikipedia states he serves on the Local Government, State Government, Transportation, and Labor and Workforce committees.
- 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 46 bills sponsored or floor-managed (listed by issue under Record in office).
- Iowa Legislature: Iowa Legislature member page (House District 77).
Positions & statements
- Cooling was listed among Linn County legislators who backed the Cedar Rapids school bond measure on the November 4, 2025 ballot.
- Little Village reported remarks by Cooling discussing a bill that mandates English-only driver's license exams.
- A Reddit user running as a challenger alleged that Cooling had not been the primary sponsor on any legislation.
- Posted that everything costs more these days, from groceries to gas, and that it is putting a strain on Iowa families.
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- Shared that Iowa House Democrats signed a letter calling on Novolex to negotiate in good faith with striking UAW workers in Cedar Rapids.
Campaign money
- Jeff Cooling's campaign committee is Iowans For Cooling (IECDB id 2700).
- The committee has reported $72,855.66 in contributions across 132 contributions in filings through July 14, 2026, $12,116.66 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest individual donors include Un-itemized ($2,601.00), James Larson ($800.00), David Maier ($416.66), Curtis Hanke ($300.00), Micheal Deahr ($150.00), Trevor Thomas ($150.00), Bill Hanes ($100.00), Chris Jr Erikson ($100.00), Jonathan Fasselius ($100.00).
- Contributions under the Cooling name among the top donors total $505.00.
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- PAC and other committee contributions total $66,500.00, led by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC IBEW, Associated General Contractors of Iowa PAC, Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Local 125 Political Education Fund, IRONWORKERS LOCAL #89 POLITICAL EDUCATION FUND, Cedar Rapids Trades Council CR IC Building Trades PAC, Iowa State Building & Trades Council PEC, #SCPA50264 Cedar Rapids Development Group PAC, Credit Union PAC, Heavy Highway Political Action Committee, North Central States Carpenter PAC.
- Reported expenditures total $61,126.91 across 43 payments, $3,550.80 of it since Jan. 1, 2025.
- The largest outside payees include Iowa Democratic Party ($52,200.00), Adcraft ($2,477.05), The Gazette ($909.21), Iowa building Trades ($500.00), Dostal Catering Service ($200.00), United States Postal Service ($194.00), Hawkeye Area Labor Council ($150.00), Jefferson Alumni Golf ($150.00), ActBlue Technical Services ($58.51).
- Payments listed to Jeff Cooling total $4,260.49.
In the news
- The Gazette reported that Jeff Cooling, an electrician and IBEW Local 405 president, was running for an Iowa House seat.
Where they stand
Energy & power plants2 votes NN
None found.
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 no 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 N · 2 other records
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 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
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 665: relating to mental health services at public institutions of higher education.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Abortion1 vote N · 1 other record
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
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 vote N · 2 other records
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 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
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
Wikipedia states he serves on the Local Government, State Government, Transportation, and Labor and Workforce committees.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 432: relating to eligibility for financial assistance from the department of workforce development for certain apprenticeship programs.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
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
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Sponsor or floor manager of HF 661: relating to child care, including the child and dependent care tax credit, a child care workforce matching grant program, a small business child care tax credit, and state child care assistance, and including applicability provisions.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 · 2 other records
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
Wikipedia states he serves on the Local Government, State Government, Transportation, and Labor and Workforce committees.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Sponsor or floor manager of HF 682: relating to the recapture of tax expenditures and disbursed by departments of the state to businesses that violate child labor laws.officialIowa Legislature (BillBook) · Oct. 18, 2026
Housing1 other record
None found.
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 domain2 votes NN
None found.
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 no 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
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 · 3 other records
Cooling was listed among Linn County legislators who backed the Cedar Rapids school bond measure on the November 4, 2025 ballot.newsIowa's News Now (CBS2) · Sept. 17, 2025
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 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 665: relating to mental health services at public institutions of higher education.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
Votes on file
- NOVoted 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
- NOVoted no 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
- 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
DJeff CoolingThis profile
Unopposed · no opponent on the ballot — this candidate will win the seat
Source: Linn County Election Services candidate list · Oct. 7, 2026- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot after advancing from the June 2, 2026 Democratic primary.referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
Campaign money
- Campaign committee: Iowans For Cooling (IECDB id 2700).officialIowa Ethics & Campaign Disclosure Board (committees) · July 14, 2026
Filings through July 14, 2026
| Contributions since Jan. 1, 2025 | $12,117 |
|---|---|
| Contributions, all years on file | $72,856 |
| Individuals and other organizations | $6,356 |
| PACs and other committees | $66,500 |
| Spending since Jan. 1, 2025 | $3,551 |
| Spending, all years on file | $61,127 |
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
- NoHF 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
- NoHF 639 Limiting hazardous liquid pipelines and restricting the use of eminent domainPassed 85-10 · March 26, 2025 · Iowa LedgerEnergy & power plantsEminent domain
Other records
- Iowa Legislature member page (House District 77)officialIowa Legislature
- Wikipedia states he serves on the Local Government, State Government, Transportation, and Labor and Workforce committees.referenceWikipedia · Oct. 17, 2026Jobs & economyLabor & unions
Bills sponsored
Jobs & economy4
- HF 432Eligibility for financial assistance from the department of workforce development for certain apprenticeship programs
- HF 455The maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year
- HF 661Child care, including the child and dependent care tax credit, a child care workforce matching grant program, a small business child care tax credit, and state child care assistance
- HF 2384The maximum amount of unemployment benefits payable during a benefit year
Health care2
Property taxes & budget2
- 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
- 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
Schools & education2
Abortion1
- HJR 10Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right to reproductive care
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
Labor & unions1
- HF 682The recapture of tax expenditures and disbursed by departments of the state to businesses that violate child labor laws
Mental health1
- HF 665Mental health services at public institutions of higher education
Other bills32
- HF 152The federal summer electronic benefits transfer for children program
- HF 216Professional liability insurance and child care centers employing unsupervised child care workers under eighteen years of age
- HF 217Prior authorization requirements for the treatment of cancer
- HF 218To designate March 3 of each year as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Action and Awareness Day
- 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 360Excluding overtime from the individual income tax
- HF 361Exempting cash tips from the individual income tax
- HF 605The prescribing and dispensing of self-administered hormonal contraceptives
- HF 611Providing for increased wage rates for required work on certain holidays
- HF 662Appropriating moneys to the department of health and human services for refugee resettlement assistance
- HF 671Eligible parties to a valid marriage
- HF 672Mandatory subjects of negotiation for public employee collective bargaining
- HF 673Requiring certain weekly workers’ compensation benefits to be calculated by including an employee’s overtime and premium pay, and to include an annual cost-of-living adjustment
- HF 675Requiring employers to provide employees with meal periods and rest periods
- HF 676Requiring employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on pregnancy or childbirth
- HF 681Establishing a wage and hour division in the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing
- HF 684The purchase of steel by state agencies
- HF 685State agency contracts involving steel
- HF 687Projects involving state moneys or tax credits
- HF 688Products and materials purchased by state agencies
- HF 727The maximum finance charge on a consumer credit sale
- HF 740Rent increases under residential landlord and tenant rental agreements and in manufactured home communities and mobile home parks
- HF 2197Franchisee compensation and time allowances for motor vehicle warranty services
- 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 2479Driver’s licenses marked to reflect veteran status
- 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 2740The confidentiality of certain information filed with the secretary of state by foreign persons holding agricultural land
- HJR 5Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to citizen initiatives to amend the Constitution of the State of Iowa and the Iowa Code and referendums to approve certain bills passed by the general assembly
- 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
- referenceBallotpedia · Oct. 17, 2026
- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as a sponsor of HF2378, a bill that increases the state minimum hourly wage to $15.00 by July 1, 2028.
- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as a sponsor of HF2631, a bill creating a paid family and medical leave insurance program.
- Ballotpedia lists Cooling as a sponsor of HF740, a bill limiting rent increases on current tenants.
Positions & statements
1 statement is grouped above under Schools & education. Also said:
- Little Village reported remarks by Cooling discussing a bill that mandates English-only driver's license exams.newsLittle Village · Oct. 17, 2026
- A Reddit user running as a challenger alleged that Cooling had not been the primary sponsor on any legislation.Reddit · Oct. 17, 2026
- Facebook · Oct. 17, 2026
- Posted that everything costs more these days, from groceries to gas, and that it is putting a strain on Iowa families.
- Shared that Iowa House Democrats signed a letter calling on Novolex to negotiate in good faith with striking UAW workers in Cedar Rapids.
Background
- His X profile describes him as a union electrician, IBEW 405 President and State Representative for House District 77.X · Oct. 17, 2026
- Jeff Cooling of Fairfax was a Prairie High School student in an industrial tech class learning to make electrical cost estimates from blueprints.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Jan. 12, 2004
- Jeff Cooling was among Prairie High School students enrolled in a home construction class, constructing a home next to Ely Road.newsThe Gazette (Cedar Rapids Community History Archive) · Nov. 20, 2005
In the news
- The Gazette reported that Jeff Cooling, an electrician and IBEW Local 405 president, was running for an Iowa House seat.newsThe Gazette · Feb. 21, 2022