The 58th District of the

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is located in northeastern

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. As of the 2021 redistricting, it includes all of Chickasaw County and parts of Floyd and Bremer Counties.

Geography

Larger towns in the district include

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, New Hampton,

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, and Nashua.

Demographics

According to 2019–2023 American Community Survey estimates, the district has: * Median household income: approximately $71,800 * Predominantly rural population

2021 redistricting

In 2021, the Iowa Legislative Services Agency redrew state legislative districts based on the 2020 Census. The updated boundaries took effect for the 2022 elections, shifting District 58 to encompass all of Chickasaw County and parts of Floyd and Bremer Counties.

Current elected officials

Charley Thomson (Republican) is the current representative for the district. He was first elected in 2022 and took office on January 9, 2023.

Past representatives

The district has previously been represented by: * Norman G. Jesse, 1971–1973 * Glen E. Bortell, 1973–1977 * Philip A. Davitt, 1977–1983 *

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, 1983–1989 *

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, 1989–1991 *

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, 1991–1993 *

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, 1993–1995 * Danny Carroll, 1995–2003 *

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, 2003–2013 * Brian Moore, 2013–2017 *

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, 2017–2021 *

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, 2021–2023 * Charley Thomson, 2023–present

Recent elections

External links

Iowa Legislative Services Agency – House District 58 map

Ballotpedia – District 58

2024 General Election Results – Iowa Secretary of State

References

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