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Iowa House of Representatives District 85 candidate surveys, 2022
This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for Iowa House of Representatives District 85 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.
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Candidates and election results
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 85
Incumbent Amy Nielsen defeated Wayne Grell and Jacob Wenck in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 85 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Amy Nielsen (D) | 63.6 | 9,154 |
| Wayne Grell (R) | 33.0 | 4,742 | ||
 | Jacob Wenck (L)  | 3.4 | 484 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 14,385 | |||
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Jacob Wenck (L)
Martial law polices have gone way too far in the United States. Under no circumstances should the government enforce lockdowns, curfews, checkpoints, or medical procedures.
We have neglected to recognize 18-year Olds as adults in our society. Currently it is unlawful for adults under the age of 18 to possess alcohol, tobacco, or gamble yet they are still expected to register for the draft and can be tried as an adult in a court of law. Its time that we restore the rights to young adults that have been denied.
Jacob Wenck (L)
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