Join Us at the 2026 Election Candidate Social! 🎉

The Ames Regional Economic Alliance is excited to host the 2026 Election Candidate Social, a must-attend event for anyone invested in the future of Boone County, Greene County, Hamilton County, and Story County.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for business owners, community leaders, and advocates for regional development to connect with candidates running for office. Together, we can influence our local and state legislative initiatives! 🤝

Event Highlights:

• Meet Elected Officials and Candidates:
  • Iowa State Senate, District 24: Senator Jesse Green (R)
  • Iowa State Senate, District 25: Senator Herman Quirmbach (D)
  • Iowa State Senate, District 26: Senator Kara Warme (R)
  • Iowa State Senate, District 28: Senator Dennis Guth (R)
  • Iowa State House of Representatives – District 47: Chris New (D), Representative Carter Nordman (R)
  • Iowa State House of Representatives – District 48: Representative Chad Behn (R), Benjamin Olsen (D)
  • Iowa State House of Representatives – District 49: Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell (D)
  • Iowa State House of Representatives – District 50: Representative Ross Wilburn (D)
  • Iowa State House of Representatives – District 51: Representative Brett Barker (R), Teresa Perin (D)
  • Iowa State House of Representatives – District 55: Senator Shannon Latham (R), Beau Klaver (R), Cynthia Oppedal Paschen (D)
  • Story County Board of Supervisors – District 1: Supervisor Linda Murken (D), Jeff Staton (R)
  • Story County Board of Supervisors – District 2: Marty Chitty (R), Ross Eveland (D)
  • Story County Board of Supervisors – District 3: Supervisor Latifah Faisal (D), Kirk Nesset (R)

Important Details:

• 📍 Location: 316 Main St, Ames, IA 50010
• 🎟️ Admission: Free, but registration is required. Register Here

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to engage with your future leaders and advocate for our community's growth! Let's work together for a brighter tomorrow! 🌟