[2] Republicans Ann Meyer, a registered nurse, and Gary Waechter, ran.

[11] Incumbent Democrat Charlie McConkey ran for reelection against Republican LeAnn Hughes in the general election.

[12] Democrat Steve Gorman nearly pulled off an upset against Republican incumbent Mary Ann Hanusa.

[16] Democrat Gregg Gustafson and independent candidate Richard Dedor also ran.

[23][24] Kristin Sunde challenged Republican incumbent Peter Cownie in a key West Des Moines suburban seat.