American businessman and politician
Brian Best (born December 12, 1959)[1][2] is an American businessman and politician currently serving in the Iowa House of Representatives from the 11th District. A Republican, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2015.
As of January 2017[update], Best serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Appropriations, Commerce, Human Resources, and Transportation committees.[3]
Electoral history
Best was elected in 2014, defeating incumbent representative, Democrat Dan Muhlbauer. He was reelected in 2016, besting Democratic opponent Ken Myers.
| Election |
Political result |
Candidate |
Party |
Votes |
% |
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2014 [4]
District 12
Turnout: 11,794 | | Republican gain from Democratic | | Brian Best | Republican | 6,445 | 54.6% |
| Dan Muhlbauer* | Democratic | 5,349 | 45.4% |
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2016 [5]
District 12
Turnout: 15,996 | | Republican | | Brian Best | Republican | 10,349 | 64.7% |
| Ken Myers | Democratic | 4,369 | 27.3% |
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2018 [6]
District 12
Turnout: 12,865 | | Republican | | Brian Best | Republican | 8,458 | 65.7% |
| Peter Leo | Democratic | 4,402 | 34.2% |
Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2020 [7]
District 12
Turnout: 16,813 | | Republican | | Brian Best | Republican | 11,702 | 69.6% |
| Sam Muhr | Democratic | 3,280 | 19.5% |
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