Lisa Heddens won the House of Representatives district 46 against Republican candidate and Iowa State student, Stephen Quist.

Political party: Democrat

Family: Husband — Jeff. Two children — Makenzie and Paul.

Alma Mater: Iowa State University (B.S.)

Iowa House of Representatives: District 46

Political experience: 

Heddens has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2002 for the 46th District. She is a ranking member of the Health and Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee and serves on the Appropriations, Economic Growth, Human Resources and the Veterans Affairs committees.

Political views:

Heddens supports keeping college education affordable.