Brian Best (Iowa politician)
# Brian Best (Iowa politician)

Brian Best (born December 12, 1959) 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, Best serves on several committees in the Iowa House – the Appropriations, Commerce, Human Resources, and Transportation committees.

## 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 District 12 Turnout: 11,794 | Republican gain from Democratic | Brian Best | Republican | 6,445 | 54.6% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2014 District 12 Turnout: 11,794 | Republican gain from Democratic | Dan Muhlbauer* | Democratic | 5,349 | 45.4% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2016 District 12 Turnout: 15,996 | Republican | Brian Best | Republican | 10,349 | 64.7% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2016 District 12 Turnout: 15,996 | Republican | Ken Myers | Democratic | 4,369 | 27.3% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2018 District 12 Turnout: 12,865 | Republican | Brian Best | Republican | 8,458 | 65.7% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2018 District 12 Turnout: 12,865 | Republican | Peter Leo | Democratic | 4,402 | 34.2% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2020 District 12 Turnout: 16,813 | Republican | Brian Best | Republican | 11,702 | 69.6% |
| Iowa House of Representatives general elections, 2020 District 12 Turnout: 16,813 | Republican | Sam Muhr | Democratic | 3,280 | 19.5% |
