Chavez

Republican Tony Chavez, 26, of Cedar Falls, recently announced his intentions to run for the new Iowa House District 76.

“Bringing people together to solve the bigger issues has always been my passion,” Chavez said as part of a press release. “After being involved in local politics, I’m running to serve my community and the people of the 76th District.”

In the press release, Chavez describes himself as a community organizer and political consultant active with the Faith & Freedom Coalition, a nonprofit organization that seeks to “educate and influence voters and politicians to keep their commitment to both liberty and law,” according to the organization’s website.

Chavez also serves as the treasurer for the Cedar Valley Young Republicans.

Beginning with the 90th Iowa General Assembly in January 2023, the new House District 76 will encompass parts of the current House District 60 in Cedar Falls as well as Clark, Perry, Geneseo, and Buckingham townships in Tama County including the towns of Traer and Dysart.

Three rural townships in northwest Benton County including the town of Mount Auburn are also part of the new House district.

Hudson city council member Kate Wyatt previously announced her intentions to run for the new House seat on the Democrat ticket.

Chavez is seeking his first term in the Iowa House.

The Primary Election in Iowa is set for Tuesday, June 7, 2022, while the General Election is set for Tuesday, November 8, 2022.