DES MOINES, IOWA (June 21, 2019) — Governor Kim Reynolds issued a proclamation today setting Tuesday, August 6, 2019, as the date for a special election in Iowa House District 46 following the resignation of Representative Lisa Heddens.
View the proclamation here.
Iowa Code 69.14 outlines the authority given to the governor to set a special election. Rep Heddens was serving her ninth term in the Iowa House of Representatives. House District 46, located in Story County, includes portions of the City of Ames.