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Zachary Mecham

Democrat

Owner, digital marketing company

Zachary Mecham is the Democratic nominee for Iowa Senate District 192. He is 32, lives in Pleasantville, and owns a small digital marketing company1. He says his involvement in politics began in 2015 when Iowa Medicaid was privatized and that he has regularly worked with legislators at the Capitol1.

Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • School choiceYes, but focused on low-income and special-needs studentsmedium
    Questionnaire answer · medium confidence
    • In the Des Moines Register questionnaire he said he would advocate a voucher program for students who cannot afford private school, without subsidizing private schools for families who can afford them. (2026) source
  • Safety net programsKeep them about as they arelow
    Questionnaire answer · low confidence
    • In the Des Moines Register questionnaire he said his priority is to protect Medicaid, food stamps, Social Security and other safety net services. (2026) source

No public position found on: Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Abortion, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, Curriculum and books, Housing and growth, Policing and crime, Election rules, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Gender care for minors, Redistricting, Term limits, Campaign finance, Electoral College, Ranked-choice voting, Death penalty, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, Childcare and pre-K, Paid leave, Student loans, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (2)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Hear the candidates for Iowa Senate District 19 in Jasper County (2026)Des Moines Register (via AOL)
  2. Candidate List, November 3, 2026 General Election (updated 8/19/2026)Iowa Secretary of State