Beau Klaver Announces Campaign for Iowa House District 55 Seat

Republican farmer from Kamrar seeks to represent rural communities in the state legislature.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 10:10pm

Beau Klaver, a Republican from Kamrar, Iowa, has announced his campaign for the Iowa House District 55 seat. Klaver, a sixth-generation farmer, says he will focus on supporting Iowa agriculture, rural communities, and the next generation of farmers.

Why it matters

This race will determine the representative for a district that covers several rural counties in central Iowa, an area where agriculture and rural issues are of critical importance. Klaver's campaign promises to advocate for policies that benefit Iowa's farmers and rural residents.

The details

In a Facebook post, Klaver said he believes in the future of Iowa agriculture and rural communities and is running to keep rural communities strong while supporting Iowa's next generation. He plans to focus on revitalizing beginning farmer programs and advocating for the Choose Iowa program, which promotes locally produced healthy foods.

  • Klaver announced his campaign on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
  • The current Republican state representative, Shannon Latham of Sheffield, has announced she will not seek re-election.

The players

Beau Klaver

A Republican from Kamrar, Iowa, and a sixth-generation farmer who is running for the Iowa House District 55 seat.

Shannon Latham

The current Republican state representative for Iowa House District 55, who has announced she will not seek re-election.

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What they’re saying

“I believe in the future of Iowa agriculture and rural communities and am running to keep rural communities strong while supporting Iowa's next generation.”

— Beau Klaver

What’s next

Klaver will continue campaigning for the Iowa House District 55 seat, with the election scheduled for November 2026.

The takeaway

Klaver's campaign promises to advocate for policies that support Iowa's farmers and rural communities, highlighting the importance of agricultural and rural issues in this legislative race.