Ross (Ross) Wilburn (D-SH050)
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Representative
State Capitol 1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319

District Office:
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
Elected: 2019    Next Election: 2026
Committee Assignments
MemberSubcommittee on Justice System
MemberHouse Committee on State Government
MemberHouse Committee on Appropriations
MemberHouse Committee on Judiciary
Counties Representing
Butler / Grundy / Hardin

Bio

Ross Wilburn is serving his third term as State Representative in House District 50, which includes north-central and western Ames. Wilburn has dedicated his life to service, formerly serving as a social worker advocating for children, youth, families, and justice issues. Upon graduating high school, Wilburn joined the Iowa Army National Guard to serve his country. Representative Wilburn previously served as a diversity officer and associate director for community economic development at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.

Additionally, Wilburn served for twelve years as a city council member and in 2006 became the first African American mayor of Iowa City. He served as the Iowa Democratic Party State Party Chairperson from 2021-2022.