A lot will change at the state capitol when Iowa returns to divided government in January, with a much smaller contingent of Republicans in the Iowa House. But familiar faces will remain in charge of both legislative chambers.

Turnover will be greater at the committee level in the aftermath of the November elections.

House Republicans stay the course after “difficult night”

Following a caucus meeting at the capitol on November 6, Iowa House Republicans announced that members unanimously re-elected the same leadership team that guided the caucus during the 2026 session: