2016Final results
2016 election for Iowa House District 38
Iowa House of Representatives · Iowa
Kevin Koester (R) won with 52.1% of the vote, defeating Heather Matson (D) by 9.1 points.
Kevin KoesterRepublican · winner · incumbent
52.1%8,793
Heather MatsonDemocrat
43.0%7,264
Jeffrey MeyersLibertarian
3.6%610
Brett H. NelsonOther party
1.1%183
16,878 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET
The candidates
Kevin Koester (R)Heather Matson (D)
Also on the ballot: Jeffrey Meyers (Libertarian), 3.6%; Brett H. Nelson (Other party), 1.1%