Mike Zimmer (Iowa)
2025 - Present
2027
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Mike Zimmer (Democratic Party) is a member of the Iowa State Senate, representing District 35. He assumed office on February 10, 2025. His current term ends on January 2, 2027.
Zimmer (Democratic Party) ran in a special election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 35. He won in the special general election on January 28, 2025.
Zimmer is also running for re-election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 35. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.[source]
Biography
Mike Zimmer earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a graduate degree from the University of Iowa. His career experience includes working as a small business owner and educator.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2026
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Iowa State Senate District 35
Incumbent Mike Zimmer and Joe Stutting are running in the general election for Iowa State Senate District 35 on November 3, 2026.
Candidate | ||
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Joe Stutting (R) |
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2025
See also: Iowa state legislative special elections, 2025
General election
Special general election for Iowa State Senate District 35
Mike Zimmer defeated Katie Whittington in the special general election for Iowa State Senate District 35 on January 28, 2025.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Mike Zimmer (D) | 51.7 | 4,812 |
![]() | Katie Whittington (R) ![]() | 48.1 | 4,474 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 19 |
Total votes: 9,305 | ||||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2025
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Candidate Iowa State Senate District 35 |
Officeholder Iowa State Senate District 35 |
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Footnotes
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Preceded by Chris Cournoyer (R) |
Iowa State Senate District 35 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
Preceded by - |
Central DeWitt School District, At-large 2023 |
Succeeded by - |