Dave Rowley
American politician
Dave Rowley is an insurance agent and politician serving in the Iowa Senate since 2021, currently representing the 5th district. He is a member of the Republican Party.
01Political career
Following Republican Zach Whiting's resignation from the Iowa Senate, Rowley ran in the special election to fill the remainder of his term in the 1st district. He defeated Democrat Mark Lemke in the December 14, 2021, special election.
Rowley was redistricted to the 5th district for the 2022 election. He defeated fellow Republican David D. Dow in the primary election, and was reelected against only write-in general election opposition.
02Personal life
Rowley lives in Spirit Lake with his wife Kris. He has two children and four grandchildren. He is also a musician.
Rowley was diagnosed with tonsil cancer in early 2026. He plans to continue working and seeking re-election while he undergoes treatment.
03Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Rowley | 2,690 | 75.58% | ||
| Democratic | Mark Lemke | 864 | 24.28% | ||
| Write-in | 5 | 0.14% | |||
| Total votes | 3,559 | 100% | |||
| Republican hold | |||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Rowley (incumbent) | 3,405 | 67.60% | |
| Republican | David D. Dow | 1,632 | 32.40% | |
| Total votes | 5,037 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dave Rowley (incumbent) | 22,597 | 98.54% | |
| Write-in | 335 | 1.46% | ||
| Total votes | 22,932 | 100.00% | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
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