Republican State Rep. Skyler Wheeler won reelection Tuesday in Iowa House District 4, defeating independent challenger Garth Van Donselaar in the district covering Lyon County and part of Sioux County.
Unofficial results show Wheeler received 10,849 votes, or 82.83%, while Van Donselaar received 2,194 votes, or 16.75%. Another 55 votes were cast for write-in candidates. All 19 precincts in the district reported results.
Speaking with Sioux County Radio after the election, Wheeler thanked voters for their support.
Wheeler said he was impressed with turnout in Lyon and Sioux counties. He noted that much of his campaign work involves helping Republican colleagues in competitive districts across Iowa as the party works to maintain its legislative majority.
He also said he appreciates the difficulty of putting one’s name on the ballot and Van Donselaar’s willingness to run. Wheeler said Van Donselaar, like other constituents, is welcome to share concerns and suggestions with him.
Talking about his election loss, Garth Van Donselaar mentions his lightweight campaign compared to other Iowa candidates.
Despite losing, Van Donselaar believes this was a positive experience and a step in the ...