Bert Andrew Bandstra (January 25, 1922 – October 23, 1995) served one term as a Democratic U.S. Representative from south central Iowa, winning election in 1964 but losing elections in 1966 and 1968.

Born in Monroe County, Iowa to Dutch immigrants,[1] Bandstra attended New Sharon High School.

He graduated in 1950 from Central College in Pella, Iowa, then received a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1953.

He then served on the staff of Democratic United States Representative Neal Edward Smith of Iowa from 1959 to 1964.

[3] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress