(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation directing a special election to be held on January 31, 2017, for Iowa House District 89, following the resignation of Jim Lykam who won a special election for the Iowa State Senate. Lykam replaced Dr. Joe Seng, following his death, in the Iowa State Senate.
House District 89 includes parts of Scott County with communities located in Davenport. A full district map can be found here.
Iowa Code 69.14 outlines the authority given to the governor to set a special election. The proclamation setting the date of the special election can be found there.
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