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Austin Baeth

DemocraticIncumbent

Physician

Austin Baeth is a Democratic candidate for Iowa House of Representatives District 36 in the 2026 election. They are the incumbent.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Austin Baeth was born in Des Moines, Iowa. Baeth earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 2007, a doctorate in medicine from the University of Iowa in 2012, and a graduate degree from the University of Colorado in 2015. His career experience includes working as a physician.[1]

M.D.:
University of Iowa, 2012
Graduate:
University of Colorado, 2015
Bachelor's:
University of Iowa, 2007

Campaign themes

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Dr. Austin Baeth is an internal medicine physician, educator, and small-business owner. He lives in Des Moines, Iowa with his wife and two children.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Austin believes in using evidence-based policy, not extreme ideology, to achieve our common goals.Austin will root out the influence of big money in the state capitol.Austin wants to help build a state government that reflects the good in its people.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Invest in public schools.

Fight climate change and water pollution.

Protect reproductive freedom.

Show up for racial justice.

Champion rights of LGTBQ+ Iowans.

Support workers.

Seek economic justice.

Promote gun safety.

Legalize recreational marijuana.

Reform campaign finance law.

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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