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Latest revision as of 06:06, 22 December 2025
This page was current at the end of the individual's last campaign covered by Ballotpedia. Please contact us with any updates.
Gabriel De LaCerda (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Iowa House of Representatives to represent District 36. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 7, 2022.
De LaCerda completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Gabriel De LaCerda earned an associate degree from Des Moines Area Community College in 2019. His career experience includes working as a social worker.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 36
Austin Baeth won election in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 36 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Austin Baeth (D)  | 97.6 | 10,911 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.4 | 269 | ||
| Total votes: 11,180 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 36
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 36 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Austin Baeth | 49.4 | 2,527 |
 | Jaylen Cavil | 21.1 | 1,078 | |
| Shannon Henson | 17.3 | 885 | ||
| Gabriel De LaCerda | 5.9 | 304 | ||
| Jack Porter | 4.2 | 214 | ||
| Chris Disbro | 2.1 | 108 | ||
| Total votes: 5,116 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2022
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Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Gabriel De LaCerda completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by De LaCerda's responses.
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I am a father, a labor activist, a social worker, and a longtime Democratic activist. I currently serve on the Iowa Democratic State Central Committee. I am former AFSCME member and steelworker with strong ties to organized labor. When elected to Iowa State House District 36, I will make history as the first Latino Democrat in the Iowa Assembly.
- Worker's Rights
- Clean Water
- Reforming the Iowa Democratic Party
I've been involved in Iowa politics for 12 years. For too long, I've seen Democratic leaders fail to address the reasons why we lose year after year. The IDP is beholden to big money and not beholden to its voters. People don't know what Democrats stand for anymore, and I intend to change that. I believe that when Democrats fight for workers, they win. When they are beholden to money, they lose. I am passionate about worker's rights, organized labor, addressing water quality issues, and fighting for social and economic justice. I worked on the factory floor for years, and have seen first-hand the struggles of worker's to provide for their families and live a life of dignity. I want to be a champion for people of all walks of life in the Iowa legislature. Lastly, I want to change the paradigm of the Democratic party to see a return to FDR-style politics where the working class comes first. "We all do better when we all do better" - PW.
In real life, John Adams. He wasn't the most charismatic leader but he believed in his voice and was stubborn in his beliefs. Stubborn because he was often right.
In fiction, Don Quixote De La Mancha. He lived for getting into "good trouble."
In fiction, Don Quixote De La Mancha. He lived for getting into "good trouble."
Empathy, ability for critical thought, humility and a willingness to know you may be wrong in a position and not afraid to admit it.
After my political journey has reached its end, I hope people will say that Gabe was able to understand how Democrats have lost power in the state of Iowa. I hope they will say he built a coalition of elected officials, labor organizations and activists and together they were able to change the tide of republicans holding power in the state of Iowa. Together they refocused a meandering losing democratic message into a message that resonated with all the people of Iowa. Together they helped gain control of the house, senate, and Governorship resulting in an elected body that believed what they said and acted on those beliefs through policies for the Iowan people.
Oddly enough, Iran contra hearings. I think I was around 8 years old.
Paper route I had it for 2 years.
JRR Tolkien’s, the Lord of the Rings. As a classroom student I found refuge in the school library. The library provided an escapte from bullies, boredom, and life worries. I remember a 5th grade teacher reading an excerpt of "The Hobbit." This reading led me to the world of middle earth, and I devoured it and the trilogy, "the lord of the rings," as quickly as I could.
The story of a group of hodge podge individuals going on a long journey undertaking insurmountable odds, getting separated, and the smallest most unlikely heroes being the final pair to succeed in the quest was a tale that gives every person hope that what lies in one’s heart is the difference between success and failure, not size, strength or treasure. It's an underdog story and we all love rooting for underdogs.
The story of a group of hodge podge individuals going on a long journey undertaking insurmountable odds, getting separated, and the smallest most unlikely heroes being the final pair to succeed in the quest was a tale that gives every person hope that what lies in one’s heart is the difference between success and failure, not size, strength or treasure. It's an underdog story and we all love rooting for underdogs.
Wolverine, not because he's a superhero but because one of his powers makes him impervious to debt brought on by healthcare while living in America. Yes I understand he's from Canada.
My four and a half year old son and I are both lovers of music, currently he has been on an Elton Jon streak and his song "I'm still standing" is stuck in my head as he's been playing it over and over again on YouTube.
I believe that the two sides should resemble a salsa dancing couple. When the music starts and if both dancers know 1 leads and the other follows they can put on a beautiful exhibition of dance for all watching. If both try and lead on the dance floor, a short dance and perhaps a few broken ankles are the end result.
Water quality
Erosion of Labor rights
Quality and funding of public education
For democrats the drawbacks have proven they don't know what to do with power when they get it. Reference the 2007-2008 veto by Democrat governor Chet Culver. Dems have been losing ever since.
For republicans when they get all the keys to all the cars, they say government is the problem, then through self fulfilling prophecy go on to prove it with draconian power.
For republicans when they get all the keys to all the cars, they say government is the problem, then through self fulfilling prophecy go on to prove it with draconian power.
I believe the most beneficial requirement for a state legislator is the ability to critically think.
Politics at its most basic is about people and the relationships you build with the public. In order for someone to better understand where you are coming from it always helps if they understand you as a person. Your motivations, dreams and wants, this foundation of an individual will be your business card for others. If fellow legislators have an understanding of where you are coming from you have a better chance at forming bonds that will lead to policy.
Iowa is the gold standard. Nonpartisan redistricting.
Education, Labor and appropriations committees.
Paul Wellstone.
Never say never but I don't foresee me getting there on a social workers wage.
Every day I go knocking on doors I get to hear a personal story from a constituent who is just longing to be heard. The stories are too many to tell but they all move my soul to keep knocking doors and work for the chance to represent them.
George Carlin is top on my list of favorite comedians. Most of his jokes aren't fit for public consumption sadly.
Yes but with many many caveats.
I believe that compromise should be handled in the legislature like it is handled through collective bargaining. If both parties come to the table in good faith and are willing to come to an agreement that neither side loves, that is compromise. Too often in politics the other side does not come to the table in good faith and that’s when we have to strike.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 9, 2022
Current members of the Iowa House of Representatives
Leadership
Majority Leader:Bobby Kaufmann
Minority Leader:Brian Meyer
Representatives
District 1
J.D. Scholten (D)
District 2
Robert Henderson (R)
District 3
Thomas Jeneary (R)
District 4
Skyler Wheeler (R)
District 5
Zach Dieken (R)
District 6
Megan Jones (R)
District 7
Wendy Larson (R)
District 8
Ann Meyer (R)
District 9
Henry Stone (R)
District 10
John Wills (R)
District 11
Craig Williams (R)
District 12
Steven Holt (R)
District 13
Travis Sitzmann (R)
District 14
Jacob Bossman (R)
District 15
Matt Windschitl (R)
District 16
David Sieck (R)
District 17
Devon Wood (R)
District 18
Tom Moore (R)
District 19
Brent Siegrist (R)
District 20
Josh Turek (D)
District 21
Brooke Boden (R)
District 22
Samantha Fett (R)
District 23
Ray Sorensen (R)
District 24
Sam Wengryn (R)
District 25
Hans Wilz (R)
District 26
Austin Harris (R)
District 27
Kenan Judge (D)
District 28
David Young (R)
District 29
Brian Meyer (D)
District 30
Megan Srinivas (D)
District 31
Mary Madison (D)
District 32
Jennifer Konfrst (D)
District 33
Ruth Gaines (D)
District 34
Rob Johnson (D)
District 35
Sean Bagniewski (D)
District 36
Austin Baeth (D)
District 37
Barb McCulla (R)
District 38
Jon Dunwell (R)
District 39
Rick Olson (D)
District 40
Bill Gustoff (R)
District 41
Ryan Weldon (R)
District 42
Heather Matson (D)
District 43
Eddie Andrews (R)
District 44
Larry McBurney (D)
District 45
Brian Lohse (R)
District 46
Dan Gehlbach (R)
District 47
Carter Nordman (R)
District 48
Chad Behn (R)
District 49
District 50
Ross Wilburn (D)
District 51
Brett Barker (R)
District 52
David Blom (R)
District 53
Dean Fisher (R)
District 54
Joshua Meggers (R)
District 55
Shannon Latham (R)
District 56
Mark Thompson (R)
District 57
Pat Grassley (R)
District 58
Charley Thomson (R)
District 59
District 60
District 61
District 62
Jerome Amos (D)
District 63
Michael Bergan (R)
District 64
Jason Gearhart (R)
District 65
Shannon Lundgren (R)
District 66
Steven Bradley (R)
District 67
Craig Johnson (R)
District 68
Chad Ingels (R)
District 69
Tom Determann (R)
District 70
Norlin Mommsen (R)
District 71
Lindsay James (D)
District 72
Jennifer Smith (R)
District 73
Elizabeth Wilson (D)
District 74
Eric Gjerde (D)
District 75
Bob Kressig (D)
District 76
Derek Wulf (R)
District 77
Jeff Cooling (D)
District 78
Angel Ramirez (D)
District 79
Tracy Ehlert (D)
District 80
Aime Wichtendahl (D)
District 81
Daniel Gosa (D)
District 82
Bobby Kaufmann (R)
District 83
Cindy Golding (R)
District 84
Thomas Gerhold (R)
District 85
Amy Nielsen (D)
District 86
David Jacoby (D)
District 87
Jeff Shipley (R)
District 88
Helena Hayes (R)
District 89
Elinor Levin (D)
District 90
Adam Zabner (D)
District 91
Judd Lawler (R)
District 92
Heather Hora (R)
District 93
Gary Mohr (R)
District 94
Mike Vondran (R)
District 95
Taylor Collins (R)
District 96
Mark Cisneros (R)
District 97
Ken Croken (D)
District 98
Monica Kurth (D)
District 99
Matthew Rinker (R)
District 100
Blaine Watkins (R)
Republican Party (67)
Democratic Party (33)
