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Hampton Today
By the People, for the People
Two Candidates Announce Runs for Iowa House District 55
Bryson Zabel and Brian Young seek to replace retiring Republican Rep. Shannon Latham
Mar. 12, 2026 at 2:10am
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Two candidates have announced campaigns for Iowa House District 55 following news that current State Representative Shannon Latham, a Republican, will not seek reelection in 2026. Bryson Zabel, a rural Hampton resident and teacher, and Brian Young, a sixth-generation farmer from Stratford, are the two candidates who have declared their candidacies.
Why it matters
The race for Iowa House District 55 will determine who represents the district, which includes Franklin and Hamilton counties and parts of Wright and Story counties, in the state legislature. The district has traditionally leaned Republican, so the outcome of this race could impact the partisan balance of power in the Iowa House.
The details
Bryson Zabel, a teacher who lives on a farm outside Hampton, announced his candidacy on Facebook, saying he wants to support parental choice in education and work with teachers to help retain educators. Brian Young, a sixth-generation farmer from Stratford, is running as a Republican and says his priorities include supporting tax relief, opposing eminent domain for private gain, and advocating for pro-life policies. Young has served on his local Farm Bureau board for nearly two decades and is a deacon at his local church.
- Current State Rep. Shannon Latham, a Republican, recently announced she will not seek reelection in 2026.
- Bryson Zabel announced his candidacy on Tuesday.
- Brian Young announced his candidacy on Wednesday.
The players
Shannon Latham
The current Republican State Representative for Iowa House District 55 who will not seek reelection in 2026.
Bryson Zabel
A rural Hampton resident and teacher who is running for the Iowa House District 55 seat as a candidate without a specified party affiliation.
Brian Young
A sixth-generation farmer from Stratford who is running for the Iowa House District 55 seat as a Republican candidate.
What they’re saying
“I'm running for Iowa House because I believe the district deserves a strong conservative voice at the Statehouse.”
— Brian Young
“I believe that life begins at conception, I support tax relief, and I oppose eminent domain for private gain. As a Christian, I seek the truth and hold to conservative values.”
— Brian Young
What’s next
Young will be on the Republican Primary ballot on June 2, 2026.
The takeaway
The race for Iowa House District 55 will be an important one to watch, as it could impact the partisan balance of power in the state legislature. Both candidates bring unique backgrounds and priorities to the table, offering voters a clear choice in this election.
