STRATFORD, IA – A rural Hamilton County man announced today (Wednesday) he is a Republican candidate for the Iowa House this year. Brian Young announced his candidacy for Iowa House District 55. The district includes Hamilton County, Franklin County, SE Wright County, and NW Story County.
Brian is a sixth-generation farmer running for public office for the first time because he wants to ensure the district continues to have strong leadership in Des Moines.
Brian Young was born and raised on his family farm outside of Stratford. After graduating high school, Young attended Emmaus University in Dubuque, where he met his wife, Sarah. The couple eventually returned home to farm with his father, Stacy, and grandfather, Darrell. Today, Brian and Sarah are raising their five children, Ella, Myra, Orion, Nolan, and Clara in the same home Brian grew up in. Brian and his family operate the family’s sixth-generation farm alongside his brother, Brandon, and his family.
In addition to farming, Brian Young serves as a deacon at Countryside Bible Chapel near Stratford. He has been engaged with the local Farm Bureau board for 19 years and has served as President and as a voting delegate. Young says serving on his local Farm Bureau board has shown him the importance of grassroots advocacy in Des Moines. He looks forward to the opportunity to carry the district’s voices and priorities to the Iowa House.
Young will be on the Republican Primary ballot on June 2, 2026. The current House District 55 representative Shannon Latham announced earlier this week she will not seek another term to the Iowa House in the election this November. Latham will be the executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation at the end of the Iowa Legislative session.