Matt Robinson
Democratic · IA
A Dubuque union carpenter whose campaign emphasizes working-class incomes and workers' rights. His priorities include protecting paychecks, strengthening workers' rights, and lowering taxes.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Received the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO endorsement for the 2026 Iowa House District 72 race. The group is the state's main federation of labor unions.
September 21, 2026
Source: voteunioniowa.org
As chair of the Dubuque County Democrats, ran the party's 2024 presidential preference card process, which replaced in-person caucus voting. He said 575 people requested cards, up from 389 caucus-goers in 2012.
March 5, 2024
Source: kcrg.com
Lost the November 2022 general election for Iowa Senate District 33 to Republican incumbent Carrie Koelker, 9,213 votes to 17,764 (about 33% to 64%), per the state canvass.
November 8, 2022
Source: sos.iowa.gov
Past race Matt Robinson ran in:
- State Representative District 72 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 72; Iowa