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Jennifer Konfrst

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Democrat

Jennifer Konfrst

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IA-03 Democratic nominee?

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JUN 9, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleState Representative

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyMainstream Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationIowa

BackgroundIowa state representative

EducationJohnston Public Schools (Iowa)

Notable personal detailsJennifer Konfrst is an Iowa state representative and former Iowa House Minority Leader. She has worked in communications for Iowa PBS and later joined Drake University, where she teaches public relations and political communication in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She has served in the Iowa House since 2019 and has represented districts covering parts of Polk County.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports reversing or ending tax cuts for billionaires and holding corporations accountable while targeting any tax relief to middle- and lower-income families; prioritizes preserving Social Security and Medicaid and investing in affordable housing, childcare, and other programs that help working families. Opposes broad elimination of the state income tax and emphasizes addressing corporate price-gouging and corruption that benefits wealthy interests.

Healthcare

Supports defending and preserving Medicare and Medicaid, keeping rural hospitals open, and lowering health care costs for families; backs measures to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable and expand access to reproductive and other health services. Prioritizes protecting Medicaid funding and Medicare benefits rather than pursuing single-payer Medicare-for-All.

Immigration & Border

Supports simplifying legal pathways and protecting due process while acknowledging enforcement concerns; opposes state-level immigration criminalization and seeks common-sense reforms that balance community safety with opportunities for people on paths to citizenship.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports protecting reproductive freedom and keeping government out of doctors’ offices; has led Iowa House Democrats in proposing a constitutional amendment to guarantee abortion and reproductive healthcare rights (including abortion up to fetal viability) and other measures to expand access to contraception and postpartum care.

Climate & Energy

Supports renewable fuels and has signaled climate change is an important issue for constituents; favors policies that support Iowa’s renewable fuels industry while focusing on practical economic issues for working Iowans. Positions emphasize clean-energy economic benefits rather than advocating for explicit Green New Deal–style phase-outs of fossil fuels.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports expanded background checks and other “common-sense” gun safety measures while opposing proposals to allow more guns on school property and efforts to block local gun-safety ordinances.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 16, 2026

Jennifer Konfrst is in the news mainly because Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District is shaping up as a closely watched race, with recent reporting saying the district has shifted slightly toward Democrats even though Republicans still hold a registration edge. Broader election analysis also shows several House races moving toward Democrats, which adds to the competitive backdrop around her campaign. Separate reports about alleged interference in Iowa congressional races have focused on third-party ballot access and the role of Libertarian candidates, but they do not report a direct action by Konfrst.

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Articles

DMDes Moines Register11 days ago