Barb Kniff McCulla
Barb Kniff McCulla (Republican Party) is a member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 37. She assumed office on January 1, 2023. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
McCulla (Republican Party) is running for election to the Iowa State Senate to represent District 19. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]
Biography
Barb Kniff McCulla's career experience includes owning a business.[1]
Sponsored legislation
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Committee assignments
2025-2026
McCulla was assigned to the following committees:
- Economic Growth Committee
- House Education Committee
- Labor Committee, Chair
- House Local Government Committee
- International Relations Committee
2023-2024
McCulla was assigned to the following committees:
- House Commerce Committee
- Economic Growth Committee
- House Human Resources Committee
- House Ways and Means Committee, Vice Chair
Elections
2026
See also: Iowa State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary
Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 19
Barb Kniff McCulla (R) is running in the Republican primary for Iowa State Senate District 19 on June 2, 2026.
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2024
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Barb Kniff McCulla won election in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 37 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barb Kniff McCulla (R) | 98.3 | 14,955 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.7 | 258 | ||
| Total votes: 15,213 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 37
Incumbent Barb Kniff McCulla advanced from the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 37 on June 4, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barb Kniff McCulla | 98.5 | 1,676 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.5 | 26 | ||
| Total votes: 1,702 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: Iowa House of Representatives elections, 2022
General election
General election for Iowa House of Representatives District 37
Barb Kniff McCulla defeated Mike Overman in the general election for Iowa House of Representatives District 37 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barb Kniff McCulla (R) | 74.6 | 10,593 |
| Mike Overman (D) | 25.3 | 3,591 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 14,196 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 37
Mike Overman advanced from the Democratic primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 37 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Mike Overman | 99.2 | 884 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.8 | 7 | ||
| Total votes: 891 | |||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 37
Barb Kniff McCulla defeated incumbent Jon Thorup in the Republican primary for Iowa House of Representatives District 37 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Barb Kniff McCulla | 70.2 | 2,715 |
 | Jon Thorup | 29.7 | 1,150 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 3 | ||
| Total votes: 3,868 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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2024
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In 2024, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 8 to April 20.
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2023
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In 2023, the Iowa State Legislature was in session from January 9 to May 4.
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
