Iowa House of Representatives seat · former district
Iowa House of Representatives: Louisa–Muscatine 1
2 elections since 1968: Democrats won 0, Republicans 2.
1968 election
Nov 5, 1968- Clarence F. Schmarje (R) · won · incumbent65.2%
- Edward C. Hoffbauer (D)34.8%
Source: Harvard Dataverse / Carl KlarnerUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:29 AM ET
Every election for this seat
2 races since 1968.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Clarence F. Schmarje (R) | Edward C. Hoffbauer (D) | 30.3 |
| 1968 special election | Richard F. Drake (R) | Hershel Flater (D) | 46.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)