Biography
John Hollinrake is the Republican candidate for Iowa State Senate District 21 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against Democrat Heather Matson.[1] According to his campaign website, he founded Hollinrake Properties, a real estate development company, and is Deputy State Director for U.S. Senator Joni Ernst.[2]
John Hollinrake says on his campaign website that he was born in Des Moines and raised in Ankeny, the son of two military parents.[2] The site says he graduated from Ankeny Centennial High School and George Mason University and is pursuing an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.[2] It lists him as founder of Hollinrake Properties, based in the Des Moines area, and as Deputy State Director for Senator Ernst.[2]
Hollinrake advanced from the June 2, 2026 Republican primary, according to Ballotpedia.[1] His campaign website quotes him saying it is time to bring property tax relief to Iowans, invest in schools and make it easier for working families to thrive.[2]
- 1.John Hollinrake · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Hollinrake for Iowa · Hollinrake for Iowa Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
Iowa Senate District 21
John Hollinrake is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for Iowa Senate District 21 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.