Who is running for Iowa House, District 43 in 2026?
Here are the candidates for Iowa House, District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in Iowa House District 43.
Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.
Side by side
Each candidate's position on the issues this office handles, from their own record. Details and sources are in each profile below.
| Issue | Nicole HassoRepublican | Jill AleschDemocrat |
|---|---|---|
| Abortion | Illegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestQuestionnaire answer · low | No public position |
| School vaccines | End school vaccine requirements; leave it to parentsQuestionnaire answer · medium | No public position |
Nicole Hasso
RepublicanFinancial adviser
Nicole Hasso is the Republican nominee for Iowa House District 43, an open seat, after winning the June 2026 primary with 59 percent of the vote, according to unofficial results13. She is a financial adviser from Johnston24 and was a Republican candidate for Iowa's 3rd Congressional District in the June 7, 2022 primary67.
Where they stand 2 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School vaccinesEnd school vaccine requirements; leave it to parentsmedium
Questionnaire answer · medium confidence- In a 2022 candidate questionnaire, said vaccines are an individual choice and schools and government agencies should not mandate them for individuals or children. (2022) source
AbortionIllegal, except to save the mother's life or in cases of rape or incestlow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- In a 2022 candidate questionnaire, answered that she is "100% pro-life" when asked under what circumstances abortion should be allowed. (2022) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Healthcare, Guns, Immigration, Energy and climate, School choice, 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, Nuclear power, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.
Jill Alesch
DemocratAttorney and assistant director, Principal Life Insurance Co.
Jill Alesch is the Democratic nominee for Iowa House District 43 and was unopposed in the June 2026 Democratic primary13. She is an attorney and assistant director in pension risk transfer at Principal Life Insurance Co. and a retired lieutenant colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard who received the Bronze Star Medal in Afghanistan2.
Where they stand 1 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
School choiceNo single answer fitslow
Questionnaire answer · low confidence- Said she would review the private school voucher program with an emphasis on transparency, responsible use of funds and appropriate eligibility standards. (2026-05) source
No public position found on: Safety net programs, 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.